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Israeli Reservist Develops Support Platform for PTSD Families After Combat Service
Alexander Furman, an Israeli reservist diagnosed with PTSD after combat service, developed "Ketef," a support platform for families of PTSD sufferers. He will present it at the TechHeal hackathon in Tel Aviv on July 26. Furman’s platform connects volunteers with families to provide practical assistance, aiming to ease the burden on those affected by military trauma.
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What happened
- 01Alexander Furman, a 46-year-old reservist, was diagnosed with PTSD after extensive combat service in Lebanon and Gaza.
- 02He developed "Ketef," a digital platform to support families of PTSD sufferers, inspired by the organization Yedidim.
- 03The platform matches volunteers with families based on location to provide various levels of practical help.
- 04Furman will present "Ketef" at the TechHeal hackathon in Tel Aviv on July 26, a collaboration between Matav and TechGym.
- 05Despite ongoing PTSD challenges, Furman is returning to work and advocating for greater social support for trauma victims.
- 06Research predicts up to 50,000 PTSD cases in Israel by 2028, underscoring the platform’s potential impact.
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