The return to civilian life after prolonged reserve service requires a systematic and comprehensive approach. The transition can pose significant adjustment difficulties for discharged reservists, including income loss and financial strain. Coping with traumatic experiences from combat can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and increase the risk of suicide. Access to personal firearms and the use of psychoactive substances are significant risk factors for suicide. The IDF has implemented measures to reduce suicide incidents, but it is essential to limit access to firearms, increase economic support, and reduce the stigma surrounding seeking mental health assistance.
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