Dozens of Israeli hostage survivors aren't getting mental health care. Experts are worried

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Many chose not to get help following their release from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, while others live abroad and aren't being monitored by Israel

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Dozens of former hostages are not receiving mental health care or being monitored regularly by mental health professionals, officials have told Haaretz. Mental health experts who are involved in treating hostage survivors say they are concerned about the effects of the lack of care, especially on survivors who are in much worse condition than others.