Anxiety

People are talking to each other much less – and it has a dangerous effect

A new study found a decline of nearly 30% in the number of words people say each day – And the implications for mental health could be significant.

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Magen David Adom staff members work at the emergency dispatch center in Ramla, central Israel, March 6, 2026.

Magen David Adom announces new mental health emergency response unit

Fermented vegetables

Fermented foods: Why now is a good time for you to start too

A YOUNG woman celebrates her birthday with a cake along the Tel Aviv beach promenade despite the ongoing war with Iran and missile fire toward Israel, March 5, 2026.

War does not stop Israel from being one of the very happiest nations in the world - opinion


How Western Negev residents cope with trauma after October 7 - study

The study reveals that older participants exhibited lower signs of stress and anxiety than younger ones.

 DESTRUCTION CAUSED by Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Be’eri, near the Israel-Gaza border, on October 7 last year: ‘As with every Israeli, I had people around me affected by the massacre. My sister-in-law’s family was slaughtered in Kibbutz Be’eri,’ the writer mourns.

Extreme picky-eating: Disorder causes children to avoid and fear food

ARFID is categorized by extreme selective eating, in which a child avoids eating certain foods, leading to developmental challenges.

Baby eating food. (illustrative)

Toll of war: People 317% more likely to use anti-anxiety medication after October 7

During times of heightened national security tensions in Israel, people are more likely to purchase the medications, researchers from the Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi found.

 COPING WITH anxiety.

Attention must be placed on Jews and Bedouins in the South experiencing PTSD - opinion

Authorities must address the disparities in bomb shelter access and siren warning coverage between the Bedouin and Jewish communities.

 People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background.

Untold stories: Coping with trauma in the Jewish world after October 7

As Israelis and Jews around the world struggle with the aftereffects of October 7, mental health organizations are stepping in to help people get the care they need.

 (L-R) Rona Lalezary, Rabbi Manis Friedman, and Dennis Prager, at the Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel during the first major Mental Health IsReal event, May 30, 2024.

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.

An illustrative image of health anxiety.

Take off your shoes: Relieve stress and anxiety

Taking off our shoes can reduce stress and improve sleep. Dr. Maya Rozman shared this tip and recommended two anxiety-reducing foods on her 103FM show.

 Walking barefoot relieves stress

Investigation: Natural solutions for attention & concentration problems

"Is Kishuvit a genuine natural remedy for attention and concentration issues? Prichat Hashalva's CEO, Tslil Assolin, shares insights on the efficacy of this 100% natural product."

 Research: Are there real natural solutions for attention and concentration problems?

Living with anxiety, in the wake of Oct. 7

When we encounter our fears, we can take steps to manage them.

 COPING WITH anxiety.

The Motiverse app shifts gears

The Motiverse app, an innovative solution for anxiety using virtual reality, is nearing completion. It aims to lessen reliance on other rehab services.