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PerspectivesTrauma Lives in the Body, And the Immune System Remembers
Trauma rewires the immune system—healing must address both biology and psychology to truly help the body let go.
PerspectivesPessach 2025: From Affliction to Flourishing: The Courageous Choice of Freedom
Passover teaches us this: pain doesn’t disqualify us from freedom. It becomes the ground from which freedom grows.-
PerspectivesFear and Blame Won’t Fix Israel’s Mental Health Crisis
Israel’s trauma survivors need care tailored to crisis not benchmarks and blame. The real crisis is a fragmented system failing to adapt.
NewsICAR Summit 2025 – Full Report
The ICAR Summit 2025 wasn’t just another conference. It was a turning point—a collective decision to stop treating mental health as an after
PerspectivesThe Battle for Joy: Purim in Wartime
Adar comes in, and we are still at war. Hostages are in Gaza. Families are in mourning. Soldiers are fighting. And yet, Purim is here.
PerspectivesFraming Our Future: Lessons from Event Centrality and Collective Trauma
October 7 is a defining moment—but will it trap us in trauma or shape a future of resilience? How we frame it will shape generations to come
SpotlightBalancing Two Worlds: Shimon Eliav’s Journey as an Analyst and Reservist
Balancing duty & resilience, Shimon Eliav (one of ICAR's analysts) navigates work and IDF war, sharing his profound experience.
SpotlightSpotlight on Dream Doctors: Healing Through Laughter and Care
Dream Doctors transforms healthcare in Israel through medical clowning, easing patient stress and supporting healing.
Research and InnovationTaking the Expert Out of the Expert-Model: Lessons from Australia for Israel’s Mental Health Landscape
Shifting mental health from experts to communities: Lessons from Australia on prevention, integration, and impact.
PerspectivesThe Complex Role of Cannabis in Treating Psychiatric Disorders
Exploring cannabis’ potential in treating PTSD: relief for symptoms but not a cure, balanced by therapies like CBT.
SpotlightSpotlight on the Resilience Center of Sdot Negev
The Sdot Negev Resilience Center supports mental health and resilience for a growing community near the Gaza border.
SpotlightSpotlight on Bshvil Hamachar: Healing the Hidden Wounds of War
Bshvil Hamachar transforms trauma into healing for Israeli veterans, offering hope through retreats and emotional resilience.
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