Dr. Hadas Shaharabani Saidon discusses the impact of the upheaval experienced by Israeli society in 2023, particularly on the mental health community, which was called upon to focus on attentiveness and compassion in light of the difficult situation. She describes October 7, 2023, as the day the difficult period began, a time saturated with trauma, pain, and terror that affected many.
Hadas then details the establishment of the "Civilian War Room" (HaHamal HaEzrahi), an initiative created to provide mental, physical, and emotional aid to those affected. She emphasizes the importance of social attentiveness and compassion as a foundation for beneficial action and the foundations of Otef Lev, which is essential during times of storm and chaos. She also speaks about the need to provide these tools to all communities to help and respond actively and humanely.