Depression
Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration
“I’m functioning,” said Dana. “But I’m not myself. I can’t make simple decisions. I forget things. My brain feels stuck.” She wasn’t depressed. She wasn’t anxious. She was profoundly overloaded.
In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen
Mental health crisis spinning out of control
Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study
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.
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.
