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Unmasking the Invisible Wounds: Israel's Mental Health Revolution

““Our soul is like a muscle; it can be injured, it can be torn, but it can also be strengthened and reshaped in a new way.””
- Gilad Shalmor, Conference Host

Discover how Israel is confronting its collective trauma head-on. This conference unites experts, policymakers, and innovators to forge a national roadmap for mental health, emphasizing collaboration and breaking the stigma. Witness a powerful call to action for a more compassionate and resilient society.

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Chapter 1Welcome to the Mental Health Revolution

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Chapter 2Why Collective Trauma Healing Matters Now

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Chapter 3First Lady Michal Herzog's Powerful Message

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Chapter 4The Collective Trauma: A Universal Experience

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Chapter 5MK Yaron Levi: From Patient to Advocate

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Chapter 6The Urgent Need for Integrated Care

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Chapter 7Coloring the Invisible: Making Mental Health Visible

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Chapter 8Living with Anxiety: A Personal Journey

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Chapter 9Breaking the Silence: Youth & Mental Health

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Chapter 10Hanan Lish: The Post-War Trauma Challenge

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Chapter 11The Danger of Misinterpreting Silence as Healing

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Chapter 12Collaboration: The Only Way Forward

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Chapter 13Beni Dreyfus (Mifal HaPais): Investing in National Resilience

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Chapter 14The Invisible Wounds of Civilian Trauma

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Chapter 15The Stigma Within: A Personal Family Struggle

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Chapter 16Mental Hygiene: A Call for Early Education

TopicsPublic Awareness & Stigma Reduction Mental Health Policy & Systemic Reform Resilience & Recovery Pathways Key Stakeholders & Organizations Trauma Research & Theory

Top Moments

Raw honesty from an MK

Politician Reveals Personal Mental Health Struggle

A family's silent struggle

The Devastating Impact of Self-Stigma

Healing is not a political clock

Trauma Doesn't Follow Political Timelines

Preventative mental health

Revolutionary Idea: Mental Hygiene for Kids

Making invisible wounds visible

Why Mental Health Needs a 'Color'

Calm doesn't mean healing

The Silent Danger of Post-War Trauma

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