Depression
Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion
Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.
Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study
You wouldn’t suspect it: Surprising signs that you may be depressed
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows
Study of 28,500 Americans finds men and those overweight may be especially vulnerable to negative effects of restrictive eating due to lack of essential nutrients.
Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses
Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.
UCSF study: Social media use linked to 35% spike in kids' depression
Depressive symptoms increased by 35% as kids' social media use rose from 7 to 73 minutes per day over three years.
War increases postpartum depression, PTSD in pregnant Israeli women - study
Symptoms the women reported to have experienced include war-related nightmares, feeling constantly on edge or easily startled, and disconnected.
Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults
Scientists used network analysis to show that adolescent depression symptoms fluctuate before stabilizing in adulthood.
Study finds night owls have higher risk of depression
Poor sleep quality, lower mindfulness, and alcohol consumption contribute to increased depression in those who stay up late.
Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how exercise immediately impacts the brain by boosting mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.
Purim Shpiel: Espresso launches new coffee pod flavor for Israelis laced with SSRIs: Depresso
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Families of deceased hostages suffer without recognition or support, report finds
Seventeen family members of varying degrees of relation were interviewed with informed consent by Dr. Einat Yehene, a rehabilitation psychologist with the Hostage Families Forum Health Division.
Hamas' long shadow will require greater investment into mental health resources - opinion
We need to learn to spot the signs of PTSD in ourselves and others and to signpost those who are struggling to the appropriate services.
