Mental Health
Israel continues to face major mental health struggles in wake of October 7, ERAN data show
In the three years since the war began, over 928,000 people have been aided by ERAN's professional mental health teams, assisted by 1,850 volunteers.
Lindsay Clancy returns to court for hearing after murder case mistrial ruling
'I had not truly come home': Israeli psychologist turns Gaza, Lebanon battlefield trauma into art
Gal Gadot's $3m. Genesis Prize initiative funds 24 Israeli mental health and trauma care NGOs
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
France opens investigation into prime minister's office after employee suicides - report
The unions were able to get SPM to commit to broader investigations into risks in all of its offices, France Inter claimed, which is expected to be conducted over the next few months
Bar Asraf found deceased in apparent suicide at grave of girlfriend killed in October 7 massacre
Liron Barda worked as the bar manager at the Nova music festival in Re'im. During the October 7 massacre, she administered first aid to the wounded until she was killed.
IDF to begin combat processing program for Givati soldiers following mass walkout from Sde Teiman
The program will focus primarily on discussions with organizational consultants and mental health officers, during which soldiers will have space to share their combat experiences.
A mental health reset: How to manage phone habits, sleep, and relationships to improve life
Living longer is not enough. By changing our habits, strengthening our relationships, and choosing gratitude and purpose, we can protect our mental health and live better as we age.
New bachelor's degree to train students in trauma treatment through surf therapy
This represents an effort to institutionalize knowledge accumulated not in laboratories but through thousands of encounters between therapists, waves and people searching for steadier ground.
Living in limbo land: Navigating health scares, medical uncertainty - opinion
Life in limbo contradicts our Western “hurry up” culture, where waiting is greeted more with impatience than equanimity.
One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds
Hebrew University researchers found low body esteem and problematic social media use were the strongest risk factors. "We wanted to understand the psychological factors," they told the Post.
Children of Holocaust survivors face higher schizophrenia risk, Israeli study finds
It’s known that the adult children of many Holocaust survivors suffer from trauma as a result of growing up with them and hearing about their horrific experiences, or when the parents refuse to share
'Ecology of healing': Israel's October 7 trauma victims say the system is failing them
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Experts say Israel’s war-trauma system must evolve from disability ratings to rehabilitation. Will the next Knesset prioritize reform?
