Mental Health

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.

Eurovision singer Nadav Guedj shares battle with bipolar disorder and hospitalization

Eurovision singer Nadav Guedj opens up about his five-year mental health battle and forced hospitalization.

Logotherapy in action: Adapting Victor Frankl's teachings to unprecedented circumstances

As much as we strive to be individuals, unique with our fingerprints, we are social beings and depend on others and a community. I choose to stay connected.

Israel’s latest war challenges our mental health

We have done a great job of realizing that vision in the first 75 years of our existence. Let us hope our success will continue.

  Rabbi Wolk: "This is a need that comes directly from the field."

Veterans returning from war face mental health crisis, Derech Ami steps up to help

Facing unseen trauma, returning Israeli soldiers struggle to heal. Kobi Wolk and Derech Ami provide urgent support, resilience training, and aid.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF , IN COLLABORATION WITH DERECH AMI
20/03/2025

Academics pen letter condemning American Psychological Association antisemitism

Signed by thousands of professionals, the letter condemns the American Psychological Association for failing to tackle antisemitism.

Israel must embrace medical cannabis to treat PTSD amid post-Oct. 7 mental health crisis

Israel’s healthcare system, along with physicians and mental health professionals, must bear the responsibility to embrace innovative treatment, like medical cannabis, to treat a PTSD epidemic.

By SVETLANA GRISHIN
20/03/2025
  A graph comparing waiting times to see a consultant with Israel's various HMOs.

Four-fifths of Israelis attributed their mental distress to Israel-Hamas War

The Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute sampled 2,558 adults between June and December 2024, investigating satisfaction with HMO's and the Israeli healthcare system as a whole.

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