Does the stress of war really wrinkle us and what can be done?
Stress doesn’t directly cause wrinkles, but when we feel unwell, we look it too. Three dermatologists share what can help achieve a fresher look.
Mental Health
Israeli study reveals gambling addiction in the wake of war
Daat-Lev therapy restores emotional bonds through internal dialogue - interview
Guardians of Colorado: How land and river teach us to heal
Lessons from ‘shiva’: A tribute to my very special editor
Judaism's mourning rituals parallel the psychological pathway to healing and help enable us to transition through the process of shiva, shloshim, and the first year after death.
Digital terrorism: Hebrew U study examines hate speech and the wounds of war after Oct. 7
In the chaotic weeks after October 7, social media feeds filled with grim images of violence – and, for many users, a torrent of anti-Israel and antisemitic abuse.
Invisible war wounds: Taub Center says vital to strengthen support for Jewish, Arab youngsters
To alleviate the unique difficulties of the Arab population, the researchers recommended designing dedicated programs for financial assistance, psychological support, and equality in responses.
Adaptation and time: How we were adapting in the past, prior to October 7
Living according to an attitude of no choice has been a choice made by Jews and Israelis throughout our history. It has been part of our lives and an important means of adapting before October 7.
Making sense of ourselves after October 7
How we can regain clarity, reconnect with ourselves and one another, and rebuild a shared sense of meaning in the aftermath of trauma.
The brain and beyond: A first-aid kit for a stressed-out nation
Through understanding how the language of the brain works and its symptoms reflected in the body, we can live better and become better human beings.
Your mental health isn’t great either? You’re not alone – this is the situation in Israel
Data show that in the past decade there has been an increase of almost one hundred percent in visits to family doctors related to depression and anxiety.
Research, legalization, and controlled use of psychedelics could be effective in treating PTSD
Once counterculture, psychedelics are now studied in Israel for treating PTSD and depression, with research exploring sustainable bioengineered use.
Simple ways to safeguard your health
Given all that we in Israel have been through during the past five years, it is easy to focus on COVID or the war. Now more than ever, we need to prioritize our health.
Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield
Since the Israel-Hamas War began in October 2023, nearly 50 IDF soldiers – most of them suffering from PTSD – have taken their own lives.
