Anxiety

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

A global study across 204 countries found that nearly 1.2 billion people lived with a mental disorder in 2023: a surge of 95.5% since 1990, with anxiety and depression leading the increase.

Mental health crisis spinning out of control
No Longer Afraid of Fears

A CBT kit that helps parents and children cope with anxiety at home

"A wearable vagus nerve stimulator marketed as a fast, non-drug solution for stress relief and improved sleep."

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People are talking to each other much less – and it has a dangerous effect


Hallucinogenic mushrooms may have beneficial effect on mental disorders

The active compound in mushrooms with psychedelic properties could serve as a therapeutic tool through microdosing, according to a study from the University of Southern Denmark.

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Help each other: Coping with stress, trauma while Israel is at war

We are overwhelmed. We are deep in the trenches, and now we must all work together, to take care of each other, as best as we can as a country as we cope with the current situation.

 STANDING IN the safe zone as a siren sounds in Ashkelon

Eight tips to cope with anxiety during war

Psychiatrist Dr. Ilan Volkov offers us ways to identify and cope with anxiety, and teaches us what we should really do in case of an anxiety attack.


If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains

While your brain evolved to save you from a falling rock or speeding predator, the anxieties of modern life are often a lot more abstract. So why do we experience fear the way we do?

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Do depression and anxiety raise your risk of cancer? New study says no

Scientists have long thought that depression and anxiety can lead to a higher risk of cancer. A new study shows that this may not be the case.

 An artistic illustrative photo of a man suffering from depression.

Social anxiety: Impact of forced lockdowns and isolation

For people with preexisting social anxiety conditions, the return to social life post-COVID is more complicated.

 People adapted to the imposed decrease in social interaction

Political turmoil causes Israelis anxiety, depression - ERAN

In the past week, an unprecedented number of 1,338 distress calls were received by ERAN, including dozens of calls that were defined by the applicants as directly arising from the political crisis.

 A protester lies in foliage during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial reform, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.

Holiday blues: Recognizing signs of depression and anxiety in your child

What are the manifestations of depression and anxiety in teenagers, what are the causes, and how are they treated?

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Playing with preschoolers could improve the mental wellbeing of retirement-home residents

A new study shows that interactions between children and the elderly can improve the mental health of senior citizens.

Senior woman hugging a young child

Stressed? Here's 17 quick ways to calm yourself down

You can't completely avoid stress in life, but you can learn to manage it better. There is no doubt that we'd be more satisfied living lives full of peace and calm instead of pressure and stress.

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