Psychology
Can 'being a b****' really prevent autoimmune disease? Viral meme may hold some truth
Despite doctors affirming that suddenly being mean definitely can’t heal illness, the women of the internet have taken the meme and run with it.
Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah
When the couch turns away from October 7 - opinion
How small, unexpected moments can boost your mood and sharpen your brain
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.
The "Madonna–Whore" complex: When a man loves someone but is not attracted to her
Tomer from the reality television show Married at First Sight shared that he suffers from the "Madonna–Whore complex," and hundreds of thousands of viewers wondered what he meant.
How writing can help some people with autism find their voice
HEALTH AFFAIRS: More people need to know about methods that teach people with autism how to communicate, so that further research can be done on it.
New Gaza border region teachers, psychologists offered NIS 72,000 grant by Israeli government
Those sought for the grant include professionals versed in English, computers, physics, biology, chemistry, technology, therapeutic professions, kindergarten teaching, and educational counseling.
How packaging makes us think food is healthy – when the opposite is true
Studies reveal how colors, captions and markings on food packaging cause us to perceive products as healthy – even when they are loaded with sugar, salt and fat.
Uncomfortable taking the last bite in a shared meal? There is a deep psychological reason for this
Psychological research: The refusal to take the last piece of food is not just politeness, but reflects power relations, social status, and self–sacrifice patterns acquired as early as childhood.
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.
Renowned psychologist and Auschwitz survivor Edith Eger dies at 98
“I don’t have time to hate. I don’t forget what happened to me. I may not overcome it – I think I came to terms with it, and I was able to integrate it,” Eger said in a 1998 interview.
Western collective Stockholm Syndrome: Empathizing with those who threaten it - opinion
What happened in Stockholm over six days, the West has been doing, collectively, gradually, and largely without acknowledgement for the better part of three decades.
Sinking, spooky feeling? A subsonic sound may be at fault
Researchers say low-frequency sound from wind, ventilation, and creaking beams can trigger fear, dizziness, and a sensed presence.