Mental Health
Unprecedented levels of trauma: One in five Israelis haven't regained function post Oct. 7 - study
"The data once again demonstrate just how unprecedented October 7 was globally in terms of the scale of the population’s exposure to trauma, both directly and indirectly," Prof. Ran Balicer said.
Beyond resilience: Israel's traumatized families need support, not just admiration - opinion
Forest medicine is the next big thing
Coming Full Circle: Miami Beach Couple Gives Back to the Program Where They Met
The shoreline that holds: October 7 post-trauma therapists embark on a healing retreat
For years, many of these therapists have sat with survivors, bereaved parents, evacuated families, children who lost their sense of safety, and communities trying to return to life.
Israeli young adults show mental health recovery since October 7, but challenges persist
Hadar Samuel, a researcher at MJB, added that this study was especially groundbreaking for social sciences because it “looks beyond symptoms and examines their real-world consequences.”
Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities
With wartime keeping Israelis in shelters and indoors, spending time in nature is crucial and the Lotem organization is making sure the same opportunities are there for people with disabilities.
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.
The complementary treatment that cancer patients asked to continue even after it ended
A new Israeli study found that a flower arranging workshop helped cancer patients cope with the disease, eliminated pain, reduced stress, and strengthened their sense of connection to life.
After a decade building acceptance for LGBTQ Orthodox Jews, it's now unraveling - opinion
For the past decade, I have been working with my colleagues at Eshel to increase acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Orthodox Jewish world.
Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association
The investigation stems from several complaints by Jewish and Israeli psychologists alleging that the association has promoted or failed to discipline anti-Israel activism.
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.
Being single linked to higher emotional well-being than bad relationships - study
New research tracking 12,000 participants over time shows relationship quality, not status, is the key factor in emotional well-being, with singles faring better than those in bad relationships.
Can MDMA-assisted therapy heal Israel's post-October 7 trauma? - analysis
A defining moment for mental health and societal resilience in Israel
