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Israel faces ongoing mental health crisis after October 7 attacks
39%
The Israeli public reporting medium or severe post-traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety or a combination of these
Israel continues to face widespread trauma, depression and anxiety after the October 7 attacks and ensuing war. Reports cite limited growth in treatment, waits longer than six months, increased medication use and rising concern about suicide among reservists.
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- 39%
The Israeli public reporting medium or severe post-traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety or a combination of these
2 of 2 sources“some 39% of the Israeli public reported suffering from post-traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety or a combination of the three”
- 3Mpeople
People in Israel represented by the reported mental health conditions
2 of 2 sources“This amounts to some 3 million people”