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
New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression
Nearly half of the identified genetic variations had not been previously linked to the disorder.
The story nobody wants to tell: Teen suicides and mental illness among Israeli youth
“Here in Israel, we are seeing more anxiety and stress since Oct. 7 among adolescents and teens than ever before,” says Yael Avraham, a social worker and manager in the trauma field at ELEM.
The more depressed the CEO, the larger the pay, a study reveals
"Considering the widespread nature of depression among executives, additional studies are needed to understand contributing factors".
Israel needs to improve programs for reservists returning to civilian life - opinion
The return to civilian life after prolonged reserve service requires a systematic and comprehensive approach.
New twin study links higher fruit and vegetable intake to reduced depression in adults over 45
Individuals who consumed fewer fresh foods were more frequently affected by depression, with symptoms being more pronounced among those who consume few fruits and vegetables.
Each additional 1,000 steps per day linked to 9% decrease in depression risk, meta-analysis finds
An immune system imbalance can be a trigger for depression - study
A new study by psychologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem highlights the link between inflammation and depression
Better together: marriage linked to lower depression risk in new study
Divorced or separated individuals have a 99% greater risk compared to married people, researchers find.
Surprising link found between concussions and postnatal maternal depression
The study followed over 750,000 birthing people in Ontario between 2007 and 2017, tracking mental health outcomes for up to 14 years after delivery.
Winter is coming: Five signs your body is preparing for the cold
As winter approaches, bodies may experience hair loss, low mood, joint pain, dry skin, and asthma symptoms; preparation is essential.