{
  "id": 14358927,
  "title": "Unprecedented levels of trauma: One in five Israelis haven't regained function post Oct. 7 - study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/unprecedented-levels-of-trauma-one-in-five-israelis-havent-regained",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:36:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/mind-and-spirit/article-911623"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A staggering one in five Israelis have yet to regain their pre-October 7 normalcy, according to a recent study by Clalit Health Services Research Institute and the Myers JDC Brookdale Institute. Young women, particularly those aged 18-35, have shown the highest rates of persistent psychological distress. Among those who initially reported significant symptoms of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), nearly 60% continue to experience significant distress three years after the massacre. Approximately 20% of the population now report severe impairment in daily functioning due to mental health issues. Despite the general recovery, experts warn that a significant portion of the population continues to experience distress, with 15% describing themselves as having experienced the highest level of trauma. The study also found a direct correlation between exposure to disturbing media and reports of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Young women under 35 are the most vulnerable, with over 60% of significant PTSD symptom displayes still prevalent. While most of the population is recovering, a substantial core of people continue to struggle, highlighting the need for expanded mental health services and stronger community support networks.",
  "summary": "\"The data once again demonstrate just how unprecedented October 7 was globally in terms of the scale of the population’s exposure to trauma, both directly and indirectly,\" Prof. Ran Balicer said.",
  "key_points": [
    "One in five Israelis have not regained pre-October 7 normalcy.",
    "Young women aged 18-35 show highest rates of persistent psychological distress.",
    "20% of population report severe impairment in daily functioning due to mental health issues."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Persistent psychological impairment among a significant portion of the population signals a long-term mental health crisis that necessitates expanded clinical services and more robust community support networks.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}