Israeli mental health in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attack: risks, challenges, and recommendations

Abstract Background The October 7, 2023 terrorist attack and subsequent war in Israel have created an unprecedented mental health crisis. This commentary examines emerging data on the psychological impact of these events and argues for a paradigm shift in the Israeli mental healthcare system. Main b...

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Published in:	Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
Main Authors:	Yuval Neria, John C. Markowitz, Doron Amsalem, Yossi Levi-Belz, David Roe, Ido Lurie, Dana Tzur Bitan, Milton L. Wainberg, Shlomo Mendlovic
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	October 7, 2023 terrorist attack PTSD Precision care
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-025-00682-8