Singer Sophia Laforteza Takes Hiatus for Mental Health

Katseye singer Sophia Laforteza, 23, has begun a hiatus to focus on her mental health.

The break was announced days before the premiere of the group's first documentary and the release of their third extended play. In Israel, post-traumatic stress disorder in the general population has increased by 70 percent following the October 7 attacks. The University of Wisconsin's Dr. Megan Moreno spoke with ABC News about a nearly billion-dollar penalty against Meta and its impact on children's mental health.

Laforteza's hiatus comes as Katseye prepares for group milestones. The timing of her break precedes the debut of the group's documentary and the launch of their latest EP. In Israel, the rise in PTSD indicates a widespread mental health challenge affecting the general population. The specific figure of a 70 percent increase highlights the scale of the issue in the wake of the October 7 attacks. Further details on the duration of Laforteza's hiatus or the specific support she will receive were not provided.