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
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.
Fear of heaven or pathological anxiety? - opinion
High-quality and culturally sensitive mental health interventions combined with thoughtful spiritual guidance can ensure that everyone has a meaningful growth experience during the High Holy Days.
Surge in postpartum depression among Jewish women in war-torn Israel - opinion
A new study shows a significant rise in postpartum depression among Jewish women in Israel due to ongoing conflict, especially affecting secular women.
How Israel ranks among the happiest nations despite constant turmoil - opinion
Despite conflicts, Israel ranks among the top 10 happiest countries. Discover the societal factors that foster resilience and community, boosting its happiness index.
Watch: Why are there rich people who are depressed?
Amid wartime despair, Israelis need to stop being ungrateful and be happy - opinion
A huge amount of modern life’s trauma and unhappiness stems from a simple lack of gratitude. The fact of life itself is amazing enough.
HU team finds that depression can be treated effectively by online cognitive behavioral therapy
The study, whose findings deepen our understanding of how depression can be treated through internet-based interventions, found significant improvements in depression and insomnia symptoms over time.
Social worker appreciation day: Workers want funding, not ‘thank you’s
"There is a reason that social work positions are unfilled. The social workers need to know when they will get the money," she said, referencing hundreds of unfilled positions for social workers.
Medical benefits of psychedelic mushrooms identified by Israeli researchers
The results indicate that psilocybin-containing mushroom extract can exert a more potent and prolonged effect on synaptic plasticity when compared to chemically synthesized psilocybin.
Depression, anxiety rates among Israeli children spike since Oct. 7 - expert
A recent study reports a recent rise in depression rates in children. An Israeli expert notes a similar increase in Israel after the October 7 massacre.
