The Waves of Trauma
As Israelis and Jews around the world struggle with the aftereffects of October 7th, mental health organizations are stepping in to help people get the care they need. More is needed to counter the stream of distress
By Felice Friedson and Nathan Klabin / The Media Line
Almog Meir was one of the lucky ones to be released from the hands of Hamas, only to learn his father, Yossi Meir, had died mere hours earlier.
“He passed away from grief before he could see his son return,” Abram Meir, Almog’s uncle, told The Media Line.
For Almog, the trauma of losing his father is not his only source of despair. Almog recently visited the grave of his best friend, who was killed at the Nova music festival.
Attached photos:
View from the health fair set up in the foyer of the lecture hall for mental health practitioners to connect with guests before and after the event, May 30, 2024. (Albert Tabibian)
Attached videos:
An Israeli child impacted by the waves of trauma. (Courtesy Naomi Shlomo)
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A rocket explosion outside a mini-market in Israel. (Courtesy Naomi Shlomo)
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