
Dr. Mike Gropper
Disconnect to reconnect: Helping kids find balance between screens and real life
The virtual world’s impact: Are we at risk of losing the human connection?
The hostage deal: Understanding Israel’s conflicting emotions - opinion
Hanukkah and light: The psychological benefits of positive thinking
Lighting the Hanukkah candles becomes an act of defiance against despair, a symbol of unwavering faith, and a reminder that even in the darkest times, the Jewish people can glow brightly.
Simchat Torah: Using joy to overcome pain
Psychological theory offers some important understanding of how we can approach this year’s Simchat Torah.
Therapist explains how to use humor to fight Iran's psychological warfare
In challenging times, humor helps to sustain the psychological immune system by altering how we feel, think, and behave.
Connecting with friends and staying happy, despite the challenges
As per the most recent UN happiness survey, Israelis are the fourth-happiest people out of 130 nations.
Psychologist explains why laughing, comedy helps during wartime
One way we can help ourselves deal with the stress of war is to laugh. Laughter can calm our worries and heal our emotional wounds.
Coping one day at a time: Israeli perspectives on war and emotional resilience - opinion
Don’t underestimate how the situation has affected almost everyone in Israel.
Co-dependency: Why can't I stop putting others before myself?
Why do we love people who hurt us? People who cannot say "no" are suffering from co-dependency.
Six ways to remain emotionally grounded in wartime
The six techniques detailed below help us to connect with ourselves and with others.
Israel-Hamas War: The psychological benefits of keeping a routine
Almost everyone’s routine has been disrupted since the onset of the war. Mental health experts underscore how important routine is for one’s emotional health.
Israel-Hamas War: Managing emotional uncertainty during the war
We have many reasons to feel uncertain during the Israel-Hamas war. Here are some tips to help manage the uncertainty.