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IDF Struggles With PTSD Demand, Treats 5,000 New Reservists

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

IDF and Defense Ministry are struggling to meet rising reservist mental-health demand.
The IDF estimates tens of thousands of reservists will develop PTSD, with over 7,000 already diagnosed.
Ta’atzumot Clinic treated more than 5,000 new patients.
About 65% of those patients return to service after treatment.
Patient surveys indicate most recipients are satisfied with IDF mental-health services.

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Story summary

IDF and Defense Ministry are struggling to meet rising reservist mental-health demand.
The IDF estimates tens of thousands of reservists will develop PTSD, with over 7,000 already diagnosed.
Ta’atzumot Clinic treated more than 5,000 new patients.
About 65% of those patients return to service after treatment.
Patient surveys indicate most recipients are satisfied with IDF mental-health services.