Mental Health
Israel needs to build a better system to handle mental health crises - opinion
We are in a national trauma crisis, and yet no one seems to be sounding the alarm. There is no “burning platform.”
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
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.
Haredi school counselors train to identify domestic abuse under new initiative
"We teach counselors to do more than recognize distress—we teach them how to respond effectively," said Bat Melech director of education and outreach.
