Mental Health
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.
Scientists discovered: A simple daily habit increases life expectancy by 15%
Magen David Adom announces new mental health emergency response unit
"Anxiety can actually help": The psychologist who explains how to win the Eurovision
From Start-Up Nation to recovery nation: How Israel is rebuilding mental health at scale - analysis
As trauma surges, Israel is turning to mental health tech, aiming to scale care and build national resilience
6 simple Qigong exercises for relaxation that can be performed at home
Gil Shiraz, head of the Qigong workshops field at Maccabi Tivi, offers exercises that can help almost immediately restore the body and mind to center.
Does your stomach turn when you are stressed? Dr. Maya Rosman with the solution
Stress manifests first in our digestive system – and many who suffer not only from stomach pain but also from nausea can attest to that. So what can be done about it?
Between routine and emergency: How do we slowly return to a reality that changed quickly?
Until a few days ago, we were all still running to shelters, and now routine. How do we cope with this rapid and unnatural return, and why do we need a lot of patience?
Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll
A new published study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University has found that some 40% of teachers reported levels of anxiety and depression that crossed clinical thresholds.
A shattered covenant: Israel’s lone soldiers and the broken promise of care
Joshua Boone served for 748 days in the Gaza war. He kept his side of the covenant. Did Israel keep its side?
Writing through war: Helping Israelis process trauma across generations - opinion
Over the past two and a half years, I’ve often turned to my pen. While so much has been rattled and shaken - writing became my way to make sense of it all, and a source of comfort.
Inside trauma: How AI is helping Israelis see the invisible wounds of war
The following images were created by Tal Pasternak Magnezi to illustrate the complex, often wordless symptoms of trauma.
Working through war: Six ways Israelis can stay calm amid constant threat
The following are six suggestions for dealing with the security situation in a way that may help alleviate stress.
When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire
From yoga and art workshops to online communities and dark humor, Israelis are building new emotional lifelines.
