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Israelis' Distress Persists Three Years After October 7, SAHAR Data Reveals
Three years after the October 7 attacks, Israelis are still experiencing significant psychological distress, with the nature of their suffering evolving, according to SAHAR, an online mental support service.
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What happened
- 01SAHAR reports Israelis' psychological distress remains high three years after October 7.
- 02Overall conversations with the online support service have more than doubled since pre-war.
- 03Bereavement and loss discussions rose 82%, financial difficulties up 46% in the third year.
- 04Difficulty accessing mental health care conversations increased by 92%.
- 05SAHAR CEO notes distress is changing, with hidden emotional burdens affecting many.
- 06Findings will be presented Sunday at a webinar with mental health experts.
Overall conversations with SAHAR have more than doubled, and while immediate war trauma has moderated, issues like bereavement, financial difficulties, and access to care have sharply increased. SAHAR CEO Inbar Shenfeld noted that these struggles are often hidden, with individuals maintaining routines while coping with emotional burdens. The service will present its findings on Sunday at a webinar featuring mental health experts.
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