Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSD
The Israel Basketball Association has introduced the 'Back in the Game' initiative aimed at supporting veterans with PTSD. This program was developed following requests from the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of basketball for trauma recovery. A special tournament was held to launch the initiative, bringing together IDF veterans to participate in the event.
- ▪The initiative is designed for veterans coping with PTSD.
- ▪It was created in response to requests from the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization.
- ▪A special tournament event was held to launch the initiative.
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Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSDThe initiative was created in response to requests from members of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization, who said basketball had become an important outlet in helping them cope with trauma.Follow us on GooglePARTICIPANTS IN the new ‘Back in the Game’ initiative compete during a special tournament launch event for IDF veterans coping with PTSD, held last Friday in Israel.(photo credit: Nir Amos/ZDVO)
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