Post-traumatic stress among adolescents following the October 7th attack in Israel: implications for mental health policy and planning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The October 7th, 2023, attack in Israel and the ensuing war exposed Israeli youth to intense and prolonged traumatic stress. This study aimed to: (1) examine the prevalence of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Israeli adolescents, and (2) identify associated risk and resilience factors for PTSD symptoms within the context of prolonged exposure to threat and uncertainty due to ongoing war and conflict.

Methods

A cross-sectional digital survey was conducted between October and December 2024. Data were collected from 744 adolescents aged 14-18 years, including the Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS-SR-5), questions about direct war-related consequences and indirect exposure. Personal resilience was assessed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. S

SUBMITTER: Refaeli T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699908 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature