Ammon News - The Israeli Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Division is treating 82,400 wounded men and women, including 31,000 who are receiving treatment for mental health concerns, including post-traumatic stress, according to annual figures published by the ministry on Monday.

Out of these, 22,000 have been added since October 7, the ministry clarified.

Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns, with the ministry receiving approximately 1,500 requests for recognition of mental health concerns every month.

The ministry estimates that by 2028, the Rehabilitation Division will be treating 100,000 wounded, of whom approximately half will be suffering from mental health problems.

This will include increasing the division's budget by 53% to NIS 8.3 billion. Of this amount, almost half (NIS 4.1 billion) will be dedicated to supporting patients with mental health issues.

The Jerusalem Post