Mental Health
Knesset bill seeks military burial for Israelis whose suicide tied to IDF service
Under the proposal, discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives as a result of combat stress or other psychological harm incurred during service would be eligible for military burial.
Health index 2025: 39% of IDF soldiers report urgent need for mental health care
Mentally ill man steals car with infant in back seat at Hadera hospital, baby returned unharmed
Why spending time with grandchildren can ease war trauma for Israel's seniors
Avoiding information can be coping strategy for threatening situations, study finds
“Our decisions about information are not only functional but often emotional,” the researchers wrote.
ARCCI urges appeal in Kachura case after nurse sentenced to seven years for death of teen patient
The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel argued that the verdict and sentence fail to reflect a prolonged pattern of exploitation rooted in power imbalances between caregiver and patient.
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon denounces lack of support received from Israel since release
Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon calls out Israel’s lack of support since his release, sharing his harrowing experiences of captivity, violence, and the emotional toll faced in captivity in a KAN interview.
The guide to new connections after 60: how to make friends in later life
'A prank': Israel Police detain suspect for shooting rubber bullets at Ashkelon kindergarten
A six-year-old child reported being struck in the forehead, while two other children said bullets were fired at them, but did not hit.
IDF neutralizes disturbed Israeli who attempted stabbing in northern West Bank
The Israeli was taken to the hospital in moderate to severe condition, Magen David Adom stated.
Haifa court sentences psychiatric nurse to seven years over death of teen patient
The court ruled that prosecutors had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he intentionally caused the minor's death, but found him criminally responsible for her fatal end.
Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion
Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.
The cheap habit that improves brain function and builds mental resilience
A new study explains how writing, even a grocery list or a WhatsApp message, helps regulate emotions, improve functioning, and cope better with life’s challenges.
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.
A study examined: How does working from home affect your mental state?
Many people work in a hybrid position – meaning they work a few days from home and a few from the office. Does this affect the mental well-being of employees, and who benefits the most?
