How attachment theory can help Israeli parents understand children's behavior
Parenting in crisis: why secure attachment is key to helping children cope with instability and emotional overwhelm.
Mental Health
"I am functioning, but I have no energy for anything": The phenomenon threatening Israelis
It is not hunger: The real reason you are reaching for the refrigerator
Mental health crisis spinning out of control
Magen David Adom announces new mental health emergency response unit
Under the new system, mental health-related calls will be transferred to a specially trained mental health dispatcher for evaluation, instead of being handled by standard medical teams.
"Anxiety can actually help": The psychologist who explains how to win the Eurovision
Just before going on stage in front of hundreds of millions of viewers, a clinical psychologist explains why pressure is not always the enemy, and how endless rehearsals help deal with fear.
The silent crisis of men: This is what life looks like after age 50
A new survey reveals a worrying picture: A decline in joy of life and sexual desire, a sense of missed opportunities, and deep loneliness. A new community tries to offer a solution.
Study finds – women experience depression at twice the rate of men
Depression in women may appear in different intensities and forms, but behind the symptoms lies a complex combination of hormonal, psychological, and social factors.
Why do people with post-trauma avoid dental treatments?
Studies from Israel and around the world indicate a clear link between PTSD and avoidance of dental treatment and an increase in gum diseases. Why does this happen?
The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous
Stress doesn’t disappear overnight and continues to affect the body. Cholesterol is one indicator influenced not only by diet but also by recent physical and emotional stress.
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.
Preventing PTSD in real time: AI-powered first-aid app available in English, Hebrew, and Arabic
Founder Schwartz Tayri told The Jerusalem Post in an interview that Israel’s ambassadors to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain requested the app.
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.
