Mental Health
Shift in public donations: Fivefold increase for mental health, drop in equipment for combat soldie
Data from the Jgive and Charidy platforms show that Israelis continue to open their wallets, but their targets are shifting from acute emergency needs to long-term issues.
The second year: Anticipating the Jewish High Holidays after experiencing grief and loss
Single holdout juror blocking verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, defense bids removal of juror
Near the Gaza border, Dream Island offers a luxury retreat built around rest and healing
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.
From survival to learning: How to return children to frameworks the right way
With the reopening of the education system, an educational psychologist explains how we should help children return to routine.
A doctor and a naturopath explain: How to restore the body to balance after a period of stress
How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense of balance?
Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide
The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.
We are all in a transparent prison right now. But there is a way out of it
Precisely during the Festival of Freedom, Israelis find themselves under a real and ongoing threat. A psychologist explains how it is possible to create true freedom in the mind.
