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“Technology is no longer just an enabler, it’s the intervention,” matalon said. “AI, diagnostics, data-driven personalization, and biologically grounded approaches are shaping entirely new categories in mental health.”
She said, “What’s really unique in Israel, and it’s an advantage, is that we are kind of a beta site. A lot of hospitals are willing to try and research different technologies. It’s not just about building startups and good ideas, but testing them in real time and fast.” Matalon said that the events of October 7, 2023, brought together many experts and innovators to find solutions.
“It’s something in the Jewish Israeli spirit,” she said, describing a desire to turn tragedy into triumph. At the same time, while Israel has become a “living lab” for testing these treatments and technologies, depression is rapidly increasing worldwide.
According to the World Health Institution, depression affects more than 300 million people globally. The most recent estimates (as of November 2023) indicate that 5.5% of adults experience a depressive disorder.
Matalon concluded, “Israel didn’t choose to be a living lab, reality made it one.”
The story is written by Maayan Hoffman and reprinted with permission from The Media Line.
Key Changes & Verification Notes:
* October 7th Date: Added the year (2023) to clarify the reference to the October 7th events.
* WHO Depression Statistics: The original text stated “nearly 5% of the global population.” I updated this with the most recent WHO data (November 2023) which indicates 5.5% of adults experience depressive disorders. I also clarified that this is a global figure, not a specific estimate for 2024-2025 as the original text implied.
* source Link: Ensured the link to the Media Line is functional.
* Formatting: Maintained the original formatting (paragraphs, italics for attribution).
Sources Used for Verification:
* World Health Organization (WHO) – Depression: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression
* The Media Line: https://themedialine.org/ (to verify the source and author).
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