Mental Health

War doesn't end on the battlefield: Israel must better support veterans with PTSD - editorial

Daniel Edri's recent death by suicide is not an isolated tragedy, but rather part of a deeper national mental health crisis.

 Daneil Edri, an IDF soldier.
 A toy lies in front of a house in Nir Oz ahead of the first demolition of a building since the October 7 massacre, to make way for the rebuilding and renewal of the kibbutz, in December

New study reveals psychological impact of twin separation during Hamas-Israel War

 The public housing in Be'er Sheva.

Poor housing conditions linked to national health issues, Hebrew U. study reveals

 Former Post Office Chair Henry Staunton walks near the Houses of Parliament, on the day of Parliamentary committee session on justice and compensation for Post Office Horizon IT scandal victims, in London, Britain, February 27, 2024.

UK Post Office scandal led to 13 suspected suicides, says report setting out toll


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.

 Daneil Edri, an IDF soldier.

Israel to integrate mental health centers into general hospitals

The initiative aims to enhance the hospitalization experience for patients, whether they require mental health care or general medical treatment.

 An illustrative image of a hospital bed.

FOMO explained: Here's what actually works to beat social media anxiety

Discover how FOMO impacts mental health and learn proven ways to manage social media anxiety and feel more connected in real life.

 A woman looking anxious because fear of missing out

Lydia: A lifeline for PTSD sufferers and their families

An AI-powered assistant offers emotional, practical, and bureaucratic support for every step of the healing journey.

 YULIA FRIDMAN (L) & CHEN SHAKLIAR: "Our idea was to develop an app that would accompany people on their journey of living with PTSD".

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

 Israelli family standing in the remains of their home following a rocket attack

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.

 Busting the stigma of mental health (Illustrative).

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.

Mental health [illustrative]

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

 DEMONSTRATORS CALL for the release of the hostages still held captive in Gaza, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, on Saturday night. The hostages taken by Hamas during its rampage have endured ordeals that defy any civilized description, the writer affirms.

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.

 People take shelter in an underground light rail station in Tel Aviv during ongoing missile attacks from Iran, June 17, 2025.

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.

 People check their phones in a Jerusalem bomb shelter.

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.

 This stress will eventually cost you your health