2024-01-01 16:04:03
Israeli media reports that dozens of psychiatrists in “Israel” are leaving for Britain due to the heavy workload, as a result of the war on Gaza.
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Israeli media: The mental health system in “Israel” is facing collapse
Israeli media reported that the mental health system in Israel is facing collapse, noting that dozens of psychiatrists are leaving for Britain as a result of frustration due to the heavy workload.
and import Haaretz newspaper Sources in the sector said that dozens of psychiatrists working in the public mental health system in “Israel” recently left for Britain.
The newspaper pointed out that this exodus comes at a time of increasing demand for mental health services in “Israel” due to the war on Gaza, pointing out that “last week the heads of mental health centers throughout Israel sent a letter to the State Comptroller warning that the mental health system “The country is on the verge of complete collapse.”
According to me, a senior official in the mental health system who spoke with one of the psychiatrists said that what drives them to leave is “frustration with the heavy workload, and a feeling that the situation will not get better,” and that in the current situation, the workload will only increase.
The letter pointed to the increasing demand for psychiatrists since the war, explaining that the events of October 7 resulted in regarding 300,000 additional patients needing treatment by trained specialists.
“Furthermore, it is not yet known how many of those fighting in the Gaza Strip will suffer from post-war trauma,” the letter continued, adding: “We have already seen a tens of percent increase in demand for mental health services.”
She also warned that the mental health consequences of the war are alarming so far, stressing: “We are witnessing high levels of mental health illness, suicide and emergency hospitalization in inhumane conditions.”
Israeli media had revealed an increase in cases of psychological injuries among Israelis, in light of the continuation of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” epic to the 87th day, indicating that the Israelis admit that they are collapsing psychologically.
The centers of the Israeli “Aran” Association for Psychological Assistance witnessed a peak of 100,000 requests, and the Israeli newspaper “Maariv” explained that requests were registered for different groups and ages.
A few days ago, the Israeli media reported psychological cases among Israeli army soldiers who participated in the ground incursion into the Gaza Strip.
Channel 12 reported that a soldier woke up terrified due to a nightmare during his sleep and opened fire on the wall of the room in which he was sleeping. This led to the injury of a number of Israeli soldiers.
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