Israel is facing a “mental health tsunami”, with two million people in need of support as addiction rates soar and families and communities fall apart, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.
In an extensive report published on Friday, the news outlet said mental health professionals have raised the alarm over a sharp increase in people requiring support since 7 October 2023.
Meanwhile, there is a severe shortage of therapists and support services, which experts warn could have catastrophic consequences.
Last week, a coalition of eight major mental health organisations issued an urgent warning to the government, describing the country’s situation as an “outbreak of mental illness unprecedented in its depth and scope”.
The groups called the crisis “catastrophic” and demanded immediate government intervention.
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