Israel Faces Rehab Staff Shortage for 20,000 Traumatized Troops
Israel is facing a mental health crisis with approximately 20,000 soldiers and security personnel suffering from PTSD due to ongoing conflict, and a shortage of social workers to treat them. The Defense Ministry has requested additional funding to hire more social workers, but only 50 have been added so far. The issue is part of a wider societal problem, with a significant increase in the use of anti-anxiety medication and a rise in the number of people seeking mental health treatment.
