Mental Health
IDF soldier takes his own life after struggling with mental health from Oct 7, Gaza war
"He told me he saw horrors and said, Mom, I can’t stop smelling the bodies, and I see the bodies all the time,'" Daniel's mother, Sigal Edri, recalled.
Israel to integrate mental health centers into general hospitals
FOMO explained: Here's what actually works to beat social media anxiety
Lydia: A lifeline for PTSD sufferers and their families
The sirens have stopped, but the mind is still at war: Why is it so hard to return to routine?
"We all adopted emergency behaviors to survive this period," says Dr. Lior Cohen, clinical psychologist
Israel's psychiatric mental health crisis amid war - opinion
AI health-analytics company Taliaz has created a full-stack, research-backed platform that leverages AI to deliver psychiatric care in days, not months.
Addiction in Israel: The quiet war we must fight - opinion
Those exposed directly to the trauma of October 7 – evacuees, survivors, soldiers, families – are far more likely to turn to substances to manage anxiety, insomnia, and emotional distress.
Even when the war ends, Israel's bereaved families never fully heal - opinion
The public’s attention to bereaved families is waning. A bereaved family is one that has lost a limb of its body; remember that our pain does not fade, even as the days pass and the headlines change
Sleep deprived and pushing through: The view from central Israel amid Iran missiles - opinion
Israelis were jolted awake on June 13, and for the weeks that followed, they were not able to catch a full night's sleep and spent their days running to and from shelters, extracting a heavy toll.
Lessons from Shabbat under fire: Halacha and mental health during war - opinion
As the guarantors of Torah, we are compelled to examine every phenomenon that occurs in our lives through its prism, including using Torah knowledge to safeguard life and mental health.
Are you also stressed? This is the most important thing you need to do
“A healthy soul in a healthy body” is one of the most memorable sayings of Maimonides, who claimed that accumulated mental stress eventually turns into illness. And he also had tools for coping.
How to naturally boost the chemicals in your body that create a good mood
Dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin are chemicals in the body that affect our mood. Here are 6 easy ways to enhance them, leading to feelings of well-being and self-satisfaction.
Everyone’s doing “grounding” now—but is it scientifically backed?
The grounding trend has gone viral on TikTok and beyond, with sweeping promises of health improvement. Is there any proven reason to adopt this method?
"Children are exposed to real fear – and we remain silent"
What is happening with children and teens right now? How are they experiencing the war? And what can be done if we recognize signs of distress?
Experts reveal: 4 simple exercises for the shelter – that will restore your sense of control
What happens to the body when it remains in emergency mode for weeks on end, and how four simple exercises can save our soul from emotional paralysis during war.