Loneliness

Israel continues to face major mental health struggles in wake of October 7, ERAN data show

In the three years since the war began, over 928,000 people have been aided by ERAN's professional mental health teams, assisted by 1,850 volunteers.

A person seeking mental help
Liron Barda and Bar Asraf

Surrounded yet alone: The hidden loneliness behind Israel’s mental health crisis - opinion

A person is seen sitting alone (illustrative).

Parashat Balak: What is the price of aloneness?

The surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world

Researchers reveal the surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world


Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study

Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, the researchers analyzed 203 dream narratives collected in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack and the Israel–Hamas war that followed.

What do Israelis dream about post October 7?

Fostering love in wartime: The silent struggle of Israel’s singles - opinion

The desire for love is not a luxury. It is a human need. The more we listen to the voices of singles, the more we give space to their pain and their potential, and the more we can foster real change.

 An illustrative image of a single woman watching a couple walk by.

Loneliness linked to harmful changes in blood proteins associated with disease, study finds

The researchers found that loneliness directly influences the levels of five specific proteins. Four of these proteins are associated with brain regions that perform emotional and social tasks.

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