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 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.
Israeli children's mental health plummets as a result of ongoing war experiences
This year's data points to an increase of tens of percent in diagnoses of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among children aged 6 and 9.
Tushiya: When the battlefield enters the home
The Quiet Revolution of the "Tushiya" Program by the Israel Public Health Association
Last Call: 'The Amechaye Health Retreat' begins in just two weeks
Registration is closing soon for the transformative five-day wellness experience designed to restore balance and strengthen your health.
Two killed after car hits bystanders in Leipzig, Germany, driver arrested
Police arrested the driver, identifying him as a 33-year-old man with German citizenship. They said there was no further danger.
Former Welfare Ministry official joins Yashar!, Eisenkot vows post-war trauma rehabilitation plan
Yehezkeli, 48, is a Jerusalem resident and mother of two who has held a range of roles in government ministries and in social organizations.
What we get when we’ve nothing left to give - opinion
Nearly 40% of Israeli civilians fall within the clinical range for probable PTSD.
The ecosystem of healing
Why we treat the whole tree, not just the branch
