[ON SWORDS WAR - THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL]
Eyal Fruchter1, Marina Kupchik2
1Counseling Committee for PTSD, Ministry of Health, Israel, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology.
Harefuah
|August 8, 2024
Summary
The Iron Swords War caused widespread trauma, straining Israel's mental health system. This special issue highlights efforts to expand trauma treatment capacity for long-term recovery.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Trauma Studies
- Public Mental Health
- War and Society
Background:
- The Iron Swords War's brutality inflicted severe trauma on soldiers, civilians, and hostages.
- Mass displacement and widespread violence created unprecedented mental health challenges.
- Israel's public mental health system faced critical shortages of therapists and long waiting lists.
Discussion:
- Mental health organizations and military services rapidly trained therapists to meet demand.
- Efforts focused on maximizing treatment capacity for diverse trauma-related issues.
- The special issue documents innovative approaches to trauma care during wartime.
Key Insights:
- The war's psychological impact, including trauma, displacement, and sexual abuse, requires long-term treatment.
- Increased collaboration between psychiatric hospitals, clinics, NGOs, and military systems was crucial.
- The necessity of sustained mental health support for affected populations.
Outlook:
- Continued focus on addressing the long-term mental health consequences of the conflict.
- Sustained investment in mental health infrastructure and therapist training is essential.
- Hope for the return of hostages and a societal return to health and normality.
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