Mental Health
Israel's breakthrough in PTSD, chronic illness care will change medicine for veterans – opinion
Investing in the psychological resilience of IDF soldiers is an investment in a healthier future for them and for Israeli society as a whole.
Israel needs to build a better system to handle mental health crises - opinion
The war-within-a-war: The silent front of Israel's mental health - opinion
R U OK? A social initiative that could save lives during war - opinion
Innovation and investment: Israel's path to national resilience - opinion
Investing in resilience technologies and mental health is essential to Israel's continued existence as a strong, stable, and secure society.
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.
United Hatzalah provides dog therapy to survivors, first responders at missile impact sites
This is to "help survivors and families evacuated from their damaged homes," United Hatzalah added.
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.
Israel under fire: English-language resources for state of emergency
Here is a list of some of the places people in Israel can find help for the various challenges created by the state of emergency
Israeli calls to mental health hotlines spike amid Iranian missile barrages
The Health Ministry reported that it had received thousands of calls to its emotional support hotline during Iran's continued assault on Israel.
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.
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.
‘Traumatic invalidation’: Therapists discuss how Jewish distress has been ignored since Oct. 7
Many Jews have been "met with a stunning mix of silence, blaming, excluding, and even outright denying the atrocities of Oct. 7," explained Bar-Halpern and Wolfman.
Washington state expands search for soldier suspected of murdering his three daughters
A reward of $20,000 is currently being offered for information that can lead to Travis Caleb Decker’s arrest.
Emotional trauma in a post-October 7 world: How are Israel's children coping?
“Many children, especially the younger ones, are suffering from emotional trauma,” educational psychologist and former longtime school principal Dr. Zipi Golan told The Jerusalem Post.
