Yossi Levi‐Belz
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View article: Explainable AI for suicide risk detection: gender- and age-specific patterns from real-time crisis chats
Explainable AI for suicide risk detection: gender- and age-specific patterns from real-time crisis chats Open
Background Suicide remains a leading cause of death worldwide, yet conventional risk models based on static demographic or diagnostic factors show limited predictive value. Advances in explainable artificial intelligence (AI) and natural l…
View article: The contribution of moral injury to Israeli teachers’ mental health difficulties: the mediating role of shame and guilt
The contribution of moral injury to Israeli teachers’ mental health difficulties: the mediating role of shame and guilt Open
Introduction Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) has been found to contribute to mental health difficulties (MHD). However, research on PMIE exposure and its consequences among teachers is scant. In this study, we aime…
View article: The lingering wounds of betrayal: The long-term impact of betrayal-based moral injury on mental health outcomes following the October 7th, 2023, terror attack
The lingering wounds of betrayal: The long-term impact of betrayal-based moral injury on mental health outcomes following the October 7th, 2023, terror attack Open
Experiencing betrayal by trusted entities shortly after mass trauma significantly contributed to heightened and broader psychological distress one year later, even beyond baseline symptomatology. These findings underscore the persistent ne…
View article: Longitudinal associations between potentially morally injurious events and posttraumatic stress among combat veterans: the mediating role of moral injury outcomes
Longitudinal associations between potentially morally injurious events and posttraumatic stress among combat veterans: the mediating role of moral injury outcomes Open
Aim: Moral injury (MI), originally studied in military contexts, refers to emotional distress resulting from actions that conflict with one's core values. MI outcomes may help explain how potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) contri…
View article: Editorial: Empowering suicide prevention efforts with generative AI technology
Editorial: Empowering suicide prevention efforts with generative AI technology Open
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View article: To What Extent Are Therapists Willing to Treat Suicide-Loss Survivors With Suicide Risk?
To What Extent Are Therapists Willing to Treat Suicide-Loss Survivors With Suicide Risk? Open
Introduction: Managing individuals at suicide risk poses significant challenges for mental health professionals (MHPs), particularly when these clients are also coping with the sudden loss of a loved one. Existing research suggests that st…
View article: A step toward the future? evaluating GenAI QPR simulation training for mental health gatekeepers
A step toward the future? evaluating GenAI QPR simulation training for mental health gatekeepers Open
Background Suicide remains a leading cause of preventable death, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Effective suicide prevention relies not only on mental health professionals but also on well-trained gatekeepers…
View article: A Nation in Mourning: Prolonged Grief and Psychological Distress in the Israeli Public Amidst the Ongoing Hostage Crisis Following the October 7th Attack
A Nation in Mourning: Prolonged Grief and Psychological Distress in the Israeli Public Amidst the Ongoing Hostage Crisis Following the October 7th Attack Open
Background The October 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel led to over 1,200 civilian deaths and the abduction of 251 individuals to Gaza. While prior studies have documented the psychological toll on directly affected populations, the bro…
View article: Israeli mental health in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attack: risks, challenges, and recommendations
Israeli mental health in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attack: risks, challenges, and recommendations Open
Background The October 7, 2023 terrorist attack and subsequent war in Israel have created an unprecedented mental health crisis. This commentary examines emerging data on the psychological impact of these events and argues for a paradigm s…
View article: Investigating the impact of parallel media engagement initiatives on suicide reporting in Canada and Israel
Investigating the impact of parallel media engagement initiatives on suicide reporting in Canada and Israel Open
Purpose To contrast changes in suicide-related media reporting quality during parallel initiatives to engage national media in Canada and Israel. Methods We coded media articles in Canada’s and Israel’s highest circulating newspapers (majo…
View article: Treatment stigma mediates relationships between morally injurious events and depression, PTSD and anxiety symptoms
Treatment stigma mediates relationships between morally injurious events and depression, PTSD and anxiety symptoms Open
Background: Morally injurious events (MIEs), encompassing personal transgressions, witnessing others commit transgressions, or experiencing betrayal by leaders, can conflict with one's moral/ethical principles, evoking outrage and profound…
View article: ‘We’re all in this together’: the protective role of belongingness in the contribution of moral injury to mental health among participants in Israel’s civil protest movement
‘We’re all in this together’: the protective role of belongingness in the contribution of moral injury to mental health among participants in Israel’s civil protest movement Open
Background: Participating in long-term protests against government actions can affect protesters' mental health and expose protesters to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs), such as the betrayal by leaders they once trusted. This …
View article: Posttraumatic Growth Among Suicide-Loss Survivors: Protocol for an Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Posttraumatic Growth Among Suicide-Loss Survivors: Protocol for an Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Losing a loved one to suicide is an event that can have strong and potentially traumatic impacts on the lives of the bereaved survivors, especially regarding their grief, which can be complicated. These bereaved individuals are …
View article: The role of generative artificial intelligence in evaluating adherence to responsible press media reports on suicide: A multisite, three-language study
The role of generative artificial intelligence in evaluating adherence to responsible press media reports on suicide: A multisite, three-language study Open
Background Improving media adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines is crucial for preventing suicidal behaviors in the general population. However, there is currently no valid, rapid, and effective method to evaluate the ad…
View article: Perceived Effectiveness of Components of Interventions to Support People Bereaved By Suicide
Perceived Effectiveness of Components of Interventions to Support People Bereaved By Suicide Open
Background: Suicide bereavement increases the probability of adverse outcomes related to grief, social functioning, mental health, and suicidal behavior. While more support for individuals bereaved by suicide has become available, the evid…
View article: The impact of potentially morally injurious experience of betrayal on PTSD and depression following the October 7th terror attack
The impact of potentially morally injurious experience of betrayal on PTSD and depression following the October 7th terror attack Open
With about 1200 individuals murdered, the massacre of October 7th was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history. The mental health consequences of terrorist attacks have been documented. However, little is known of the impac…
View article: Adherence to Masculinity Norms and Depression Symptoms Among Israeli Men: The Moderating Role of Psychological Flexibility
Adherence to Masculinity Norms and Depression Symptoms Among Israeli Men: The Moderating Role of Psychological Flexibility Open
Being a man has been recognized as a salient risk factor for suicide. Adopting uncompromised masculine perceptions (i.e., conforming to the masculine gender role norms) may restrict emotional expressiveness in men, which, in turn, may cont…
View article: Posttraumatic Growth Among Suicide-Loss Survivors: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol
Posttraumatic Growth Among Suicide-Loss Survivors: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol Open
Background: Losing a loved one to suicide is an event which can have strong and potentially traumatic impacts on the lives of the bereaved survivors, especially regarding their grief which can be complicated. These bereaved individuals are…
View article: The impact of moral injury on trajectories of depression: a five-year longitudinal study among recently discharged Israeli veterans
The impact of moral injury on trajectories of depression: a five-year longitudinal study among recently discharged Israeli veterans Open
PMIE experiences, and especially PMIE-Betrayal experiences, were found to be valid predictors of higher severity of depression symptoms after the first year following discharge.
View article: Predicting suicide risk in real‐time crisis hotline chats integrating machine learning with psychological factors: Exploring the black box
Predicting suicide risk in real‐time crisis hotline chats integrating machine learning with psychological factors: Exploring the black box Open
Background This study addresses the suicide risk predicting challenge by exploring the predictive ability of machine learning (ML) models integrated with theory‐driven psychological risk factors in real‐time crisis hotline chats. More impo…
View article: Moral injury and pre-deployment personality factors as contributors to psychiatric symptomatology among combatants: a two-year prospective study
Moral injury and pre-deployment personality factors as contributors to psychiatric symptomatology among combatants: a two-year prospective study Open
Background: Combatants who are exposed to events that transgress deeply held moral beliefs might face lasting psychopathological outcomes, referred to as Moral Injury (MI). However, knowledge about pre-deployment factors that might moderat…
View article: The impact of betrayal-based moral injury on PTSD and depression in the aftermath of the October 7th 2023 terror attack in Israel: A nationwide prospective study
The impact of betrayal-based moral injury on PTSD and depression in the aftermath of the October 7th 2023 terror attack in Israel: A nationwide prospective study Open
With more than 1300 civilians murdered and 240 civilians kidnapped, the massacre of October 7th is one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history. The mental health consequences of terrorist attacks have been documented. However,…
View article: Nurses’ Attitudes and Perceptions Regarding Suicidal Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study of Depression Management Training
Nurses’ Attitudes and Perceptions Regarding Suicidal Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study of Depression Management Training Open
Suicide prevention is a priority globally. Community nurses are on the frontline of healthcare, and thus well placed to identify those at risk of suicide and act to prevent it. However, they are often ill-equipped to do so. This study exam…
View article: The ethics of suicide research online: a consensual protocol for crowdsourcing-based studies on suicide
The ethics of suicide research online: a consensual protocol for crowdsourcing-based studies on suicide Open
Suicide, one of the top causes of life lost in developed countries, is a major health problem, especially today, with the dramatic increase in mental health difficulties that was triggered during the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Opport…
View article: PTSD, depression, and anxiety after the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel: a nationwide prospective study
PTSD, depression, and anxiety after the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel: a nationwide prospective study Open
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View article: Moral injury and its mental health consequences among protesters: findings from Israel’s civil protest against the government's judicial reform
Moral injury and its mental health consequences among protesters: findings from Israel’s civil protest against the government's judicial reform Open
Background: Government actions and participating in protracted-duration protests against it affect protesters' mental health, leading to high distress levels, such as posttraumatic and depressive symptoms. Aside from exposure to violence a…
View article: The effect of suicide severity and patient’s age on mental health professionals’ willingness to treat: The moderating effect of ageism
The effect of suicide severity and patient’s age on mental health professionals’ willingness to treat: The moderating effect of ageism Open
Understanding mental health professionals' (MHPs) willingness to treat suicidal older adults is critical in preventative psychotherapy. We examined the effect of a hypothetical patient's age and suicide severity on MHPs' willingness to tre…