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News and updates about PTSD

Study: Terror clips traumatize 80% of child viewers

Overwhelming majority of children who view clips of terror attacks on the internet develop signs of PTSD.

Study: Terror clips traumatize 80% of child viewers

Funds for Gaza Belt Kids' Therapy Restored

Under pressure for cancelling funds for psychological assistance to war-scarred children, PMO decides to transfer 3M NIS.

Funds for Gaza Belt Kids' Therapy Restored

'Don't Abandon Our Children'

Education Ministry cuts leave children in the Gaza area without crucial psychological counseling; MK Haim Yellin fights back.

'Don't Abandon Our Children'

Meditation as the Answer to Healing Post-War Trauma

US war veterans say meditation could help heal the post-war mental disturbances that afflict a growing number of American soldiers.

Meditation as the Answer to Healing Post-War Trauma

Gaza Terrorists Resume Attacks on Southern Israel

Israeli families dropped whatever they were doing and raced for shelter once more Wednesday, as shelling from Gaza resumed in the south.

Gaza Terrorists Resume Attacks on Southern Israel

Gaza Terrorists Launch Attacks on Southern Israel

Life in southern Israel has once again been disrupted by Gaza terrorists firing rocket and mortar attacks at western Negev towns.

Gaza Terrorists Launch Attacks on Southern Israel

Blocking Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Sleep Deprivation

A new study appears to show that post-traumatic stress disorder might be prevented by staying awake after exposure to trauma.

Blocking Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Sleep Deprivation

IDF Photo Exhibit: Portraits of Combat

Proceeds from military cameraman Chanan Greenblat's exhibit to benefit project for traumatized soldiers.

IDF Photo Exhibit: Portraits of Combat

Chronic Pain Sufferers Need Special Help During Terror

People who suffer with chronic pain conditions require special attention during periods of terrorist attacks, according to a new study.

Chronic Pain Sufferers Need Special Help During Terror

Ex-Soldier: Child Terrorists Led to PTSD

An ex-soldier claims that terrorist groups’ use of child soldiers caused mental illness. He is suing for health coverage.

Ex-Soldier: Child Terrorists Led to PTSD

Holocaust Survivors Still Wrestle With Demons, Report Says

A new report says at least 50,000 Holocaust survivors in Israel require aid, many facing special challenges as they grow older.

Holocaust Survivors Still Wrestle With Demons, Report Says

Southern Israel Returns to Routine, and Rocket Attacks

Southern Israeli parents and children returned from Chanukah vacation to their daily routine of school, work -- and racing from rockets.

Southern Israel Returns to Routine, and Rocket Attacks