Emotional stress

Israeli study reveals a link between prolonged psychological stress and cancer

For decades, researchers suspected that long-term stress may contribute to cancer. Now a University of Haifa study confirms the link – and it should concern us all.

A woman experiencing emotional stress
ELEVATED EMOTIONAL connection among people who have suffered in which one person’s emotions are felt and understood by another without explicit explanation could increase vulnerability to personal distress.

Hebrew University study discovers hidden mental health risks for youth during war

‘WE WANTED TO explore whether feelings like disappointment or anger toward technology can give way to forgiveness, allowing people to keep using it without resentment’

Can you forgive your computer, smartphone, or app when it breaks down?

Prof. Ben Corn, founder of The Institute for the Study of Hope, at a Hope Seminar

“Israel is Only at the Beginning of an Emotional Tsunami”


A Nation in Pain

A silent crisis of trauma and addiction

Stop drug addiction concept.

'We are receiving 1,000 calls daily,' ERAN head tells 'Post' Trauma Conference

ERAN has over 1,800 volunteers in 13 branches throughout the country and 4 branches in North America and Australia.

David Koren, head of ERAN, at the Jerusalem Post conference, “A Nation in Trauma”

‘Israelis are under ongoing mental strain’

ERAN’s leaders discuss the surge in mental health needs during Israel’s ongoing crisis, the launch of a national emergency center, and the vital role of global Jewish support.

VOLUNTEERING AT an ERAN center.

Wartime distress: Thousands of Israeli troops turn to mental health org. for emotional support

"In an environment that emphasizes strength, resilience and toughness, asking for help is often perceived as weakness or personal failure," explained ERAN’s national professional director.

Border Police officers visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Gaza border, February 21, 2024

Are you also stressed? This is the most important thing you need to do

“A healthy soul in a healthy body” is one of the most memorable sayings of Maimonides, who claimed that accumulated mental stress eventually turns into illness. And he also had tools for coping.

 This stress will eventually cost you your health

The war may be over – but this health issue is only beginning to worsen

The war with Iran may be over, but we are only now beginning to see its side effects. So how do stress and anxiety stemming from the security situation manifest in our facial skin?

 Seborrheic Dermatitis

How to naturally boost the chemicals in your body that create a good mood

Dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin are chemicals in the body that affect our mood. Here are 6 easy ways to enhance them, leading to feelings of well-being and self-satisfaction.

Take control of the chemical levels in your body

Do stress balls really reduce stress or anxiety?

Many people use them, but are they an effective product or just a pointless trend? Here’s what the experts have to say.

Stress balls

How not to get divorced during wartime: 6 tools that can save your marriage

How to recognize that your family members’ survival responses don’t mean they don’t love you, when to be concerned about new behaviors, and how to create a home that offers security during wartime.

 A couple arguing

Are the kids stressed by the situation? Here are some medicinal herbs that can help reduce anxiety

How can we recognize when children are anxious, and is it possible to reduce anxiety levels with the help of plants?

 In children, it’s not always one sentence or a specific behavior that indicates anxiety

This is the most important muscle to train during wartime

Resilience is the ability to keep moving, even when your heart is heavy. It’s a muscle. The good news? It can be trained. An organizational resilience expert explains how.

 Resilience. This is the most important muscle to train during wartime