Arie Shalev

Professor Arie Shalev is a prominent Israeli psychiatrist and a leading researcher in the field of trauma. He has served as a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Medical Center, where he has contributed significantly to the understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental health care. Recently, he was part of a committee that developed new guidelines for mental health support for hostages returning from captivity, emphasizing the importance of identity restoration and psychological resilience.