OCTOBER 7 TRAUMA: One In Five Israelis Still Struggling With Daily Life Three Years After Hamas Massacre

Three years after October 7: One in five Israelis still struggling to function

New research by Clalit and the Brookdale Institute finds that 20% of Israelis continue to experience severe difficulties in daily functioning due to mental health issues, with young women particularly affected.

One in five Israelis still ‘severely impaired by mental health struggles’ three years after October 7

Psychological distress is becoming chronic for a significant proportion of the population, according to the findings of a national study

Survey: 1.5 million Israelis directly impacted by Oct. 7 massacres

Researchers warn that psychological distress is becoming chronic for a significant portion of Israel’s population.

OCTOBER 7 TRAUMA: One In Five Israelis Still Struggling With Daily Life Three Years After Hamas Massacre

Three years after the October 7 Hamas massacre, approximately one in five Israelis continues to suffer significant difficulties functioning in everyday life because of mental health problems, according to a major study released Sunday. The findings reveal particularly high levels of psychological distress among younger women, while a substantial proportion of Israelis experiencing post-traumatic stress […]