Therapy

New study: This simple thing may reduce stress, anxiety and depression

Many Israelis are experiencing anxiety and stress – but they do not know that part of the solution is right outside their home. A new study reminds us why it is so important to go out into nature.

Forest therapy
The dedicated treatment suite established for the MDMA-assisted psychotherapy clinical trial, where participants undergo supervised eight-hour treatment sessions. Illustrative image.

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds

"Incorporate the power of the sea for people living with trauma." Dr. Ariel Ezra during HaGal Sheli activity.

New bachelor's degree to train students in trauma treatment through surf therapy

Sally Reidman.

Sally Reidman came to Israel with a massage table - and built a healthcare empire


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.

 RAIN, SUN – laughter is always great medicine.

Dealing with the Dark Triad: How to cope with people incapable of love

Members of the Dark Triad are incapable of experiencing love. Yet, they are highly adept at presenting a fake show of love to worm their way into people’s hearts or bank accounts.

 The interior of a bomb shelter at Kibbutz Mefalsim in which people were killed while they sought refuge during the October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists.

Oct7KIDS: A nonprofit helping kids manage emotions amid wartime trauma - opinion

After October 7, the need for such an organization like Oct7KIDS, focusing on our younger generation’s mental health and psychological well-being was clear.

 Sixth-grade volunteers joyfully thread the cards with yellow ribbons and tie them to the bears in honor of the children of hostage families, soldiers, evacuees, and first responders who will receive them.

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.

Family members of October 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.

People visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Israeli-Gaza border, December 31, 2023

Meet the Israeli horse whisperer using equine therapy to help treat trauma

Lisa Timinsky never gave up on her dream of riding horses. Today, she practices equine-assisted therapy.

 Lisa Timinsky with horse Moana.

MDMA may be an effective treatment for PTSD, but it's not a one-stop solution - opinion

The FDA's recent decision to reject MDMA for treating PTSD highlights the ongoing struggle for effective trauma therapies. find out how research at Metiv is pushing boundaries of trauma treatment.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

The Joint: Boosting Israelis on the front line of the war

JDC partnered with the Israeli government to provide rehabilitative and recreational activities for evacuee seniors and those living under fire.

 JDC conducts wellness and recreational activities for elderly evacuees at hotels, including those from northern Israel desperate to return home.

After October 7, Israeli children need help

For four decades, ELI, the Israel Association for Child Protection, has been at the forefront of battling child abuse and providing support for victims. After October 7, its role is even more crucial

 Girl sitting on grass holding Boston Terrier puppy (illustrative)

'Learn to be grateful': 22 ways bad therapists defend abusers to victims

Therapists often encourage victims to pamper, protect, pity, and even praise abusers! Their goal is: “Maintain relationships at all costs.”

 Abuse (illustrative)