Journal of Loss and Trauma,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
A
sharp
increase
in
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
symptoms
has
been
detected
Israel
following
the
terror
attacks
of
October
7th
2023.
To
examine
role
potential
resilience
factors,
we
investigated
moderating
effects
social
support
and
coping
strategies
relationship
between
trauma
exposure
severity
PTSD
emotional
distress
symptoms.
Approximately
20
days
attack,
415
Israeli
adults
were
assessed
for
symptoms,
general
distress,
extent
strategies.
The
results
indicated
a
significant
effect
perceived
(B
=
−1.02,
SE
0.47,
p
.031),
indicating
significantly
stronger
association
individuals
with
low
5.22,
0.91,
<
.001),
compared
to
high
2.49,
0.87,
.004).
This
was
from
other
friends
−1.24,
0.49,
.011
B
−0.86,
0.42,
.042,
respectively),
but
not
family.
Coping
orientation
problems
had
no
on
these
associations.
These
findings
underscore
importance
as
protective
factor
aftermath
collective
sets
stage
consider
this
pivotal
element
resilience-oriented
interventions.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Research
has
shown
that
perceived
realistic
and
symbolic
threats
are
linked
with
negative
attitudes
prejudice
toward
out-group
members.
Additionally,
levels
of
group
threat
regarding
out-groups
can
affect
intergroup
violence
justification.
Based
on
the
Integrated
Threat
Theory
(ITT),
current
study
aimed
to
expand
existing
knowledge
by
examining
a
conceptual
model
in
which
mediates
relationship
between
ethnicity
justification
among
Jews
Arabs
Israel.
The
involved
324
Israeli-Jewish
325
Israeli-Arabs,
who
answered
questions
Findings
revealed
(a)
were
more
likely
justify
than
Arabs,
(b)
ethnic
affiliation
only
Jews.
These
results
underscore
importance
understanding
conflicts
field
criminology.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 4, 2024
With
about
1200
individuals
murdered,
the
massacre
of
October
7th
was
one
deadliest
terrorist
attacks
in
modern
history.
The
mental
health
consequences
have
been
documented.
However,
little
is
known
impact
potentially
morally
injurious
experience
(PMIE)
betrayal––in
which
feel
betrayed
by
leaders
they
once
trusted––on
levels
psychological
burden
aftermath
such
an
attack.
In
this
national
prospective
cohort
study,
we
examined
to
what
extent
PMIE
betrayal
exacerbates
risk
for
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
and
depression
wake
A
representative
sample
710
Israeli
adults
(362
female,
51.1%),
Jews
(557,
79.9%)
Arabs
(153,
20.1%),
aged
18–85
(M
=
41.01,
SD
13.72)
completed
validated
self-report
questionnaires
assessing
PTSD,
depression,
PMIE-betrayal
at
two
timepoints:
T1,
August
2023
(6–7
weeks
before
attack)
T2,
November
(5–6
after
attack).
hierarchical
logistic
regressions,
found
that
predicted
diagnoses
both
PTSD
(OR
1.92,
95%
CI
1.26–2.92)
2.03,
1.37–3.01)
beyond
probable
PTSD/depression
T1
demographic
trauma-related
variables.
Moreover,
repeated-measure
analyses
predicting
symptoms,
significant
interactions
between
trajectories
PMIE-betrayal,
meaning
increase
symptoms
significantly
higher
among
participants
experiencing
context
Our
study
highlights
on
dramatic
psychopathology
following
terror
attack
Israel's
population.
Clinicians
treating
coping
with
should
attend
their
patients'
possible
exposure
policymakers
take
steps
repair
public's
experience.
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 16, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
October
7,
2023
terrorist
attack
and
subsequent
war
in
Israel
have
created
an
unprecedented
mental
health
crisis.
This
commentary
examines
emerging
data
on
the
psychological
impact
of
these
events
argues
for
a
paradigm
shift
Israeli
healthcare
system.
Main
body
Recent
studies
reveal
dramatic
increase
PTSD,
depression,
anxiety
among
populace.
These
findings
underscore
long-lasting
pervasive
nature
trauma.
Certain
populations
are
disproportionately
affected:
women,
ethnic
minorities
(particularly
Arabs,
who
comprise
18.1%
population),
those
experiencing
traumatic
loss,
displacement,
or
economic
hardship.
groups
require
prioritized
tailored
interventions.
While
existing
outcome
research
provides
solid
foundation
treating
common
trauma-related
disorders
like
anxiety,
system
is
ill-equipped
to
handle
surge
demand.
Too
many
clinicians
lack
training
evidence-based
trauma
therapies
standardized
assessments.
To
address
this
gap,
we
advocate
system-wide
transformation.
involves
widespread
assessments
time-
limited
therapies,
focus
precision
psychiatry
individual
needs,
implementation
task-shifting
task-sharing
models
expand
access
care.
Conclusion
strategies
crucial
mitigating
long-term
consequences
7th
attacks
fostering
societal
resilience.
Failure
act
decisively
will
exacerbate
crisis,
placing
further
strain
individuals,
families,
society
as
whole.
Group Analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 17, 2025
The
current
commentary
explores
the
complex
issues
raised
in
‘Israel-Palestine:
Unresolved
group
trauma
is
an
obstacle
for
peace’
(Ezquerro
and
Cañete,
2025),
a
paper
that
applies
individual
analytic
theory
to
understand
how
intergenerational
traumas
can
lead
human
suffering
interfere
with
peace.
offers
additional
barriers
need
be
considered
include
trauma,
approaches
liberation,
leadership,
history
of
dynamics
region.
importance
humility,
complexity,
use
treatment
promote
social
justice
equitable
mental
healthcare
also
discussed.
