Mental Health
Israel could become a global laboratory for treating collective trauma - analysis
A defining moment for mental health and societal resilience in Israel
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"I am functioning, but I have no energy for anything": The phenomenon threatening Israelis
Why weekly psychotherapy is gaining attention: Insights from Manhattan Mental Health Counseling
Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges
Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study
Nearly every interviewee spoken to by Filterbaan mentioned wanting to leave Iran, in part due to the internet ban as part of a wider crackdown on personal freedom.
Trump’s mental health order pushes psychedelic research into the mainstream - opinion
Trump’s order is not perfect. and requires oversight, transparency, responsibility, and caution, but it does one thing right: it moves the system forward.
War’s hidden toll: Mental health treatment in Israel surges 240%
Israel’s largest healthcare provider said it has recruited 290 mental health professionals and expanded dozens of clinics as demand continues to surge.
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%
Studies point to a connection between a positive emotional state and a longer life expectancy, highlighting the importance of managing stress and anger for both physical and mental health.
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.
AMA demands further legislation as AI brings risk of medical misinformation, fraud
AI has been used to promote medical misinformation, spread fraud, and erode confidence in public health services, including through deepfake videos impersonating medical professionals.
