# Israel’s mental health crisis in the wake of Oct. 7 attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/86111

- DW, 2026-10-05 08:52 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/israel-s-mental-health-crisis-in-the-wake-of-oct-7-attacks/a-79507122?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> More than a third of Israelis have reported medium or severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression or anxiety since the October 7 attack, according to a State Comptroller report. Despite rising need, treatment numbers have barely increased, while public-system waiting times exceed six months and can reach more than a year.

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