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.

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OR AVINOAM (left) and Riki Reif Sinai in ‘Cuz You’re Ugly.’

In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

An online teacher, Nazafarin, works on her laptop at home, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.

Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study


Gov't reallocates funds from mental health org. to haredi groups

ERAN’s budget ‘cut significantly’ by Health Ministry even though the number of pleas for emotional first aid is skyrocketing.

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Playing tetris may prevent post-partum PTSD - study

Who would have dreamed that playing Tetris for fifteen minutes can prevent psychological trauma in mothers after a difficult birth?

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What postpartum depression medications can you take while breastfeeding?

Discover safe medications for breastfeeding women dealing with postpartum depression. Don't let fear hold you back from seeking help.


Party drug proves effective for stubborn depression unresponsive to meds

Ketamine is now proving its efficacy in treating stubborn depression cases unresponsive to medication.


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.

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US FDA approves new pill for postpartum depression

Postpartum depression severely affects a woman's ability to return to normal functioning, while also potentially affecting the mother's relationship with her child.

Woman in distress.

Study of single cells in the brain show genetics may be involved in PTSD, MDD

The results could lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms behind these serious disorders and point to new treatment strategies. 

 When faced by those who abuse their power, intolerance is the proper response (Illustrative for anger).

UK probing Novo's Ozempic, weight-loss drug Saxenda over suicidal, self-harming thoughts

Between 2020 and July 6 this year, the MHRA received five reports of suspected adverse drug reactions involving semaglutide associated with "suicidal and self-injurious behavior."

 Boxes of Ozempic and Mounjaro, semaglutide and tirzepatide injection drugs used for treating type 2 diabetes and made by Novo Nordisk and Lilly, is seen at a Rock Canyon Pharmacy in Provo, Utah, US March 29, 2023.

New study reveals link between depression, reduced microglial brain cells

As current treatments prove ineffective for up to 30% of patients, the need for deeper insights into depression's underlying mechanisms becomes increasingly urgent.

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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.