Mental Health

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.

Reducing sensory overload – relieving our stressed nervous system

Helping our stressed senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch adjust to the extreme highs and lows we have been experiencing since October 7.

By DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
15/03/2025

ESRA: A lifeline for English speakers facing emotional struggles in Israel

In 2007, ESRA founded its counseling service, offering affordable emotional support specifically for English speakers.

Due to lack of funding, family members of Oct 7 victims won't receive mental health support

In response, FLM has turned to the public for financial support to continue providing therapy for victims' family members.

Massive happiness study: Tuesdays and mornings are best. People love routine

Researchers suggest adjusting mental health support services to match fluctuating needs throughout the day.

State of mental health in Israel is 'extremely challenging,' says NATAL CEO

"Despite Israel’s experience with trauma from war and terror, we have never faced an event of this magnitude, both in terms of numbers and the complexity of the cases."

05/03/2025
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Ensuring a healthier society means addressing obesity bias

Addressing weight stigma requires a multifaceted approach involving individuals, healthcare providers, policymakers, and society as a whole.

By ASNAT RAZIEL
04/03/2025

Druze terrorist in Haifa attack suffers from mental illness, family says

"We strongly condemn the incident that occurred this morning," the head of the Druze community, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, said.

03/03/2025

The Jewish community cannot ignore Israel's mental health crisis

This is not just about responding to an immediate crisis – it is about shaping the long-term emotional and spiritual health of our children, our families, our communities, and ourselves. 

By KENNETH BRANDER
28/02/2025
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