Mental Health

How to predict PTSD severity by brain connectivity patterns: University of Haifa researcher

Symptoms include flashbacks, hyperarousal, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, and changes in emotional and cognitive responses.

How past wars influence fitness culture in Israel

Past wars in Israel have left a profound mark on the country’s fitness culture, turning it into an important tool for coping with security emergencies.

By ZACH NAHUM
11/04/2025
An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

IDF soldier with PTSD imprisoned despite psychiatric warnings, says military defender

The soldier was discharged from the army due to psychological issues stemming from his service during the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

A mental health center for children will be established in Kiryat Ata

The Municipality of Kiryat Ata and Maccabi Healthcare Services are strengthening their cooperation for the health of the city's residents.

By WALLA! LOCAL
31/03/2025
A Jewish woman and a Palestinian one hugging in the Ramallah Muqata'a, November 28, 2019

Jews and Arabs in Israel offer emotional support amid ongoing war

The research aimed to explore how Jews and Arabs in Israel use emotion regulation strategies to support others and how this impacts their own well-being.

Israel’s healthcare workforce lags behind OECD averages despite growth in doctors and nurses

Despite an increase in medical professionals, Israel’s healthcare workforce remains below the OECD average, highlighting ongoing challenges.

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By TAMI DEMSKY
27/03/2025

Killing in warzone not harmful to soldiers' mental health if 'circumstances are justified'

The Norway-based study was published a year and a half into the Israel-Hamas War.

From plush toys to psychedelics: Israel showcases mental health innovation at UN

The conference aimed at showcasing Israeli innovation in the field of mental health, which followed the mental health crisis caused by the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

Hila Hadas and Israel’s mental health crisis: A system under strain but fighting for change

As Israel grapples with the psychological aftermath of war, Hadas’s message is clear: mental health cannot remain an afterthought.

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