IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said the military places the utmost importance on providing mental health care and has expanded the capacity and quality of its services since the war's beginning.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Defense Ministry are facing challenges in meeting the rising demand for mental health care among reservists who have completed prolonged combat deployments, according to military and defense experts. Thousands of reservists are seeking help from private nonprofit organizations and overseas treatment programs to cope with the psychological effects of their military service.
The IDF and Defense Ministry struggle to keep up with the increasing number of reservists requiring mental health assistance, with over 7,000 soldiers already recognized as having psychological disabilities. While the Ta atzumot Clinic and Combat Stress Reaction Unit provide mental health care, their capacity has not kept pace with the growing demand.
Military experts warn that the psychological consequences of the war could continue to emerge long after the fighting ends, with a surge in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cases expected in the coming years.
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