The war in Israel has taken a significant toll on both soldiers and civilians, with high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affecting individuals and families across the country. Ruca’s Farm founder, Nir Lahav and Yotam (a participant) will share how the program is addressing this crisis through therapeutic farming. The therapeutic farming approach is shown to elevate mood, reduce loneliness, enhance physical functioning, increase the effectiveness of medication, and support long-term recovery for those coping with severe PTSD
