Psychology

Therapist explains how to use humor to fight Iran's psychological warfare

In challenging times, humor helps to sustain the psychological immune system by altering how we feel, think, and behave.

Editor's Notes: Freud would have a field day with Nasrallah

Nasrallah’s speech, when viewed through this lens, reads less like a statement of facts and more like a diary of denials.

19/09/2024

Embracing change: Learning how to mentally prepare for aliyah

By choosing to make aliyah, you’re not just taking a step into the unknown – you’re stepping into a future filled with possibilities.

By DR. LIRAZ MARGALIT
18/09/2024
 An illustrative image of health anxiety.

Do you have health anxiety? Here are some tips to manage it

With everything going on in the world around us, our anxieties may be further exacerbated through concerns about our health.

By DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
14/09/2024

Israeli Health Ministry revokes license of psychologist committing sexual offenses on minors

The suspect is serving a 55-month prison sentence. The Health Ministry said that there is "Zero tolerance towards sexual abuse and harassment in the healthcare system."

People visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Israeli-Gaza border

Families of Oct. 7 victims will receive subsidized counseling

Nova Festival survivors and their families will now receive subsidized professional counseling from Israel's National Insurance Institute, providing crucial support after the October 7 massacre.

Can psychology prevent military incompetence from allowing another Oct. 7?

These observations require explanation, and that is the goal of a future commission of inquiry, which may attribute blame and even impose disciplinary action.

By ALBERT JACOB
10/08/2024

Psychological warfare: IDF jets create sonic boom during Nasrallah speech

"We can fly anywhere at any time and perform sonic booms daily or conduct other operations," a senior IDF official said.

Health, Finance, Education Ministries approve up to 40% increase in psychologists salaries

Starting January 2025, public sector psychologists' salaries will rise by up to 40%, aiming to boost their numbers and improve mental health care nationwide.

PTSD could cost Israeli economy 50 billion dollars over the next five years

The total cost to the economy was estimated to be around 197 billion shekels, which is comparable to the estimated budget increase for the Defense Ministry over the next five years.

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