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Since the beginning of the closure: a tens of percent increase in soldiers' requests for psychological help
The number of servicemen seeking psychological assistance has skyrocketed in recent weeks due to the corona, including commanders who are collapsing under pressure.
A source in the medical corps explained that the anxiety intensified due to the uncertainty, lack of continuous contact with the family and stopping departures at the bases.
IDF: The mental health system is deployed in units and is set up to support soldiers
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Amir Bohbot
Sunday, 18 October 2020, 14:21
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The number of soldiers applying for psychiatric assistance has skyrocketed by tens of percent since the beginning of the general closure to curb the spread of the corona, say professional sources from the medical corps in closed conversations.
According to the sources, the sharp increase is due to the tension and anxiety experienced by the soldiers, mainly due to the feeling of uncertainty due to the spread of the epidemic in the IDF and in general society, as well as the tension in the homes.
Walla NEWS learned that the tense situation affects Sergeant carried out an "Italian strike" in protest of not being allowed to seek medical treatment, in another case a platoon commander burst into tears in front of other commanders due to the congestion. The cases were transferred to the IDF and handled by senior command staff through calls and reinforcements.
"Anxiety increases especially when there is instability in the schedules at the time of the soldier, when there are frequent changes. It transmits pressure," explained a professional military source.
"The fact that there is no continuous contact with the house and the length of stay at the bases increases also adds to this."
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"Anxiety increases when there is instability" (Photo: Niv Aharonson)
"The medical corps is prepared for an increase in soldiers' inquiries in several configurations. But at the same time, commanders should be more vigilant about the situation of soldiers. They should be more interested, ask, and draw the attention of medical officials in each unit. The sooner they present data, the better." .
The IDF Spokesman did not deny the increase in the number of referrals in the field of mental health.
"Following the corona, the unit began remote treatment, in addition to the frontal meetings to address servicemen who experience difficulties in accessing treatments due to the situation, and in favor of expanding the routine response. The unit also briefs the command echelon for unique treatment of soldiers due to the situation."
A leap in its corona period.
A soldier at a checkpoint in Ashkelon (Photo: Shai Makhlouf)
In addition, soldiers from the infantry school, the rookie base of the Engineering Corps on the Cliffs of Fact, and the brigade training bases in the land arm, said they remained at the bases for more than four weeks in a row - some even 40 days. Release them for a weekend in homes. Some are scheduled to go on vacation only in the coming days.
On the scope of the soldiers' vacations, with an emphasis on closed bases, trainings and recruits, the IDF spokesman said that
Therefore, the IDF continues to train its forces even in the shadow of the spread of the corona virus. "
It was also reported that "following the increase in morbidity, it was decided to curb departures in order to maintain the health of the servants and the operational competence of the IDF.
The commanders are constantly working for the well-being and health of those serving during the curfew. "
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Military sources added that in order to allow for refreshment at the training bases, there is a reinforcement of the logistical response, laundry and extensions of the soldiers' leisure time.
According to the decision of the Operations Division, an exceptional departure request is approved by an officer with the rank of major general.
In the case in question, an exceptional exit request was submitted and it was not approved.
"Commanders need to be more vigilant."
Soldiers at the Western Wall (Photo: Esther Rubian / Flash 90)
"Soldiers returning to the unit discover that their military equipment was stolen and then the commanders threaten the trial, some of them were even prosecuted," said one of the soldiers serving at the base. "It does not matter what the punishment or the amount of the fine is - why judge the soldier?".
One of the parents of the soldiers who was a permanent servant, called on the commanders to show sensitivity. "Individual follow-up should be arranged for anyone decided to stay up to 28 days at the base and beyond. - and show sensitivity towards him.
Not just on home holidays, but in general, "he said." Why is he suddenly being judged because the commanders did not take care of the equipment?
They should be given a shell and their mental condition monitored, especially in units where the soldiers have not seen the house for a long time. "The
IDF spokesman said that" the allegations regarding the thefts are not known and will be investigated. "
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