NATAL Israel is an Israeli trauma center established to treat victims of terror and war, as well as military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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History
NATAL was founded in 1998 by Judith Yovel Recanati and Dr. Yossi Hadar to treat people suffering from PTSD as a result of the Yom Kippur War.The current CEO is Orly Gal.
In 2004, American Friends of NATAL was established to help raise awareness and resources in North America. UK Friends of NATAL was established in 2009.
In 2008, NATAL won the President's Medal for Volunteerism.
Mission
The mission of the organization is to provide emotional and psychological treatment and assistance to any Israeli suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of the Arab-Israeli conflict. NATAL's goal is to train professionals and at risk populations throughout Israel in prevention and coping mechanisms for PTSD, and promote awareness of the subject in Israeli society."