IDF Unit Supports Soldiers' Mental Health Post-Service
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The IDF's Combat Response Unit offers mental health support to reservists and discharged soldiers, having addressed over 5,000 cases since the war began. Lt. Col. Uzi Bachar discussed the unit's new therapeutic approaches, including movement and couples therapy, on a recent IDF podcast. The unit also prepared for the return of hostages. The podcast encouraged soldiers to seek help without shame.
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- The IDF's Combat Response Unit has supported over 5,000 reservists and discharged soldiers since the war began.
- The unit provides mental health services including movement therapy, couples counseling, and writing therapy.
- Lt. Col. Uzi Bachar discussed the unit's work on the IDF's podcast.
- The unit encouraged soldiers to seek mental health support without shame.
- The Combat Response Unit also prepared for the return of hostages.
The Israeli military's Combat Response Unit (CRU) provides mental health support for reservists and discharged soldiers after their service. Since the start of the current conflict, the unit has handled over 5,000 requests for assistance. In a new episode of the IDF podcast released Thursday, Lt. Col. Uzi Bachar detailed the unit's development over the past three years and its expanded support methods. These include movement therapy, couples counseling involving a spouse, and even writing therapy. The podcast emphasized that carrying emotional burdens is not shameful and encouraged service members to seek the support they are entitled to. Bachar also offered insight into the unit's sensitive preparations for the return of hostages.
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