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Research Reveals Severe Mental Health Crisis Among Israeli Reserve Soldiers' Families After October 7 Attacks
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First reported by Walla · 13 hours ago
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A Reichman University study finds high PTSD rates among Israeli reserve soldiers' families, especially young children, after the October 7 attacks. The research highlights severe emotional and familial challenges, urging urgent national mental health interventions.
- 0175% of children in reserve soldier families show high PTSD symptoms; 31.4% have full PTSD.
- 0235% of reserve soldier fathers and 42% of mothers report clinical or subclinical PTSD symptoms.
- 03Children aged 4-7 are most vulnerable, showing trauma through behavioral and emotional issues.
- 04Maternal PTSD triples the risk of PTSD in children, indicating trauma transmission within families.
- 05Marital tensions and separations have increased due to prolonged military service and trauma.
- 06Reichman University offers psychological support via Zoom, but national intervention and funding are urgently needed.
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