The female paradox: When functioning through trauma masks psychological distress - opinion

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Women have become a backbone of Israel's wartime resilience, but new research warns that their psychological and physical toll is being overlooked.

The events following October 7, 2023, brought visibility to the roles of Israeli women in crisis. Reports of female combat soldiers, surveillance operators, tank crews, security coordinators, and police officers revealed an extraordinary level of active heroism.Yet, this involvement extended far beyond the battlefield, encompassing female paramedics, mental health professionals tending to invisible wounds, reservists' partners maintaining systemic stability at home, and mothers managing the acute anxiety of having deployed children.Without preparation, Israeli women effectively became the primary structural backbone of both the frontlines and the home front.Observing their functional…

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