Israelis face mental health struggles after October 7, ERAN reveals
The Israeli mental health organization ERAN reports a significant increase in mental health struggles among the public three years after the October 7 attacks. Data shows rising rates of suicidality, loneliness, and trauma-related distress among both civilians and soldiers.
Why it matters
The report highlights the long-term psychological impact of the ongoing conflict on Israeli society, emphasizing the need for accessible mental health support.
Three years after October 7, 2023, the Israeli public still faces substantial mental health struggles in a variety of categories, the ERAN organization revealed on Tuesday.In the three years since the war began, over 928,000 people have been aided by ERAN's professional mental health teams, assisted by 1,850 volunteers.Over 150,000 people also used ERAN's digital mental health services during this time, in addition to over 770,000 who called one of ERAN's hotlines."The three years of war have confronted us with a harsh and enduring reality," David Koren, CEO of ERAN, said. "Behind every person who reaches out to us lies a story of coping with pain, loss, anxiety, loneliness, or burnout - and often, a combination of these.
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