Trauma is not just psychological. It lodges in the body—tight shoulders, racing heart, shallow breath. Mental Health First Aid Israel incorporates body awareness into its training.
Survivors may experience unexplained pain, digestive issues, or fatigue. These are not "all in the head"—they are somatic expressions of distress.
MHFA volunteers learn to ask about physical symptoms and to encourage holistic care: movement, rest, nutrition, and professional evaluation when needed.
Healing the mind sometimes begins with noticing the body.
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