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PTSD Crisis Hits 3 Million Israelis After War

10/7/2025

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) surged after the October 7 massacre and war, affecting about 3 million Israelis.
A 2024 report estimates 580,000 Israelis with severe PTSD symptoms, costing about $50 billion over five years.
The Sderot Resilience Accelerator funds mental-health startups, including Hexa, which provides mental first aid tools for first responders, Appscent Medical, Lydia, and Voxwell.

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Story summary

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) surged after the October 7 massacre and war, affecting about 3 million Israelis.
A 2024 report estimates 580,000 Israelis with severe PTSD symptoms, costing about $50 billion over five years.
The Sderot Resilience Accelerator funds mental-health startups, including Hexa, which provides mental first aid tools for first responders, Appscent Medical, Lydia, and Voxwell.