Mental Health

New study reveals psychological impact of twin separation during Hamas-Israel War

The study draws on decades of research in child development and twin studies to assess the psychological implications of such forced separations.

 A toy lies in front of a house in Nir Oz ahead of the first demolition of a building since the October 7 massacre, to make way for the rebuilding and renewal of the kibbutz, in December

Lydia: A lifeline for PTSD sufferers and their families

 YULIA FRIDMAN (L) & CHEN SHAKLIAR: "Our idea was to develop an app that would accompany people on their journey of living with PTSD".

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 This stress will eventually cost you your health

How to naturally boost the chemicals in your body that create a good mood

Take control of the chemical levels in your body

Everyone’s doing “grounding” now—but is it scientifically backed?

The grounding trend has gone viral on TikTok and beyond, with sweeping promises of health improvement. Is there any proven reason to adopt this method?

 Grounding

Do stress balls really reduce stress or anxiety?

Many people use them, but are they an effective product or just a pointless trend? Here’s what the experts have to say.

Stress balls

How not to get divorced during wartime: 6 tools that can save your marriage

How to recognize that your family members’ survival responses don’t mean they don’t love you, when to be concerned about new behaviors, and how to create a home that offers security during wartime.

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This is the most important muscle to train during wartime

Resilience is the ability to keep moving, even when your heart is heavy. It’s a muscle. The good news? It can be trained. An organizational resilience expert explains how.

 Resilience. This is the most important muscle to train during wartime

Surviving and thriving: Coping with the stress of Israel's conflict with Iran

You will survive, and even thrive. If you have any concerns, reach out to a professional. May we all soon experience much better times.

 A woman is seen meditating in front of a laptop.

Tidying up the brain: 7 tips to help you remember what really matters

How do we cope with an overload of information, and what do we choose to remember? A brain and memory researcher helps you retain what's truly important.

 Memory

Psychiatrist reveals: The 8 words you should start every morning with to be happy

Some people are naturally negative, while for others it comes and goes – so how can you easily improve your day? With these 8 words.

How to improve your day with one sentence

A battle for the soul: How to identify emotional distress in teenagers – and be there in time

Now more than ever, it's important to better understand what teenagers in the family are going through. A child psychiatrist offers helpful advice.

 In some cases, the child is stuck in their room for hours in front of the computer and refuses to come out

The war with Iran and the missiles: Feeling anxious? The easy way to get out of it within minutes

These days, most of us are experiencing signs of anxiety at varying levels. There is one method that can help you shake off these feelings in a short time.

 A woman having a panic attack

Over-the-counter sedatives: What you’ll find at the pharmacy without seeing a doctor

The intensified fighting is creating psychological stress. Recommendations for relaxation and what can help at the pharmacy without a prescription.

 A stressed woman reading the news