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Israel’s healthcare system is reporting alarming increases in psychiatric referrals among children and adolescents, with data from Clalit Health Services indicating a 121.3% surge in referrals for psychiatric evaluation. The mental health toll of prolonged conflict has reached crisis levels across the country’s population.

Among residents evacuated from the South, post-traumatic stress disorder rates have climbed to six times higher than pre-war levels, according to healthcare data. In northern Israel, diagnoses of high cholesterol and elevated blood lipids have increased approximately 60%, reflecting stress-related physical health impacts.

The data encompasses the psychological aftermath of three years of military conflict, revealing widespread trauma affecting multiple age groups and regions. Healthcare providers are struggling to manage the unprecedented demand for mental health services as the nation grapples with the psychological consequences of sustained security threats.

Sources: www.israelhayom.co.il