An interdisciplinary panel commissioned by Israel’s Ministry of Defense has, for the first time, confirmed a direct medical link between post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and seven prevalent chronic diseases. This ruling formally validates the mind‑body connection and calls for a strategic pivot from reactive trauma care to preventive measures—embedding resilience training and rapid trauma‑release techniques for soldiers—to cut future health repercussions and mitigate substantial economic losses.
