Mental Health
Knesset advances bill granting October 7 victims unlimited mental health treatment
The bill was sponsored by MK Merav Michaeli and Moshe Gafni and passed unanimously, with 19 Knesset members voting in favor and none opposed.
Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds
Psychotherapist explains: Why are there more sex addicts after October 7?
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
MK Mazarsky blasts Israel’s consolidation of eight ministries under two ministers
Israel’s winter surge in health and welfare demands exposes gaps created by overloaded ministries and stalled parliamentary committees
Invisible costs of trauma and post-trauma: The economic plight Israel faces - opinion
National trauma is not a private matter; it spills into every sphere: our relationships, classrooms, clinics, and even the roads, and all of this carries a significant economic cost.
Melbourne synagogue arsonist freed from jail as judge rules schizophrenia, not hate, motivated fire
Loras, who was homeless at the time of the arson, was suffering from severe hallucinations of zombies during the arson, Magistrate Malcolm Thomas said.
Meet the natural pain reliever you didn’t know about
It’s free, has no side effects, and even Maimonides recommended it nearly 900 years ago: Laughter is a natural pain reliever, balances the body and mind, and improves physical and emotional health.
Israel must address the psychologist shortage to save lives - and the economy - opinion
Mental health care is not only a moral necessity but also an economic one.
Are you also feeling more down and tired lately? This is what you need to do
Having trouble getting up in the morning? Hungry all day and feeling down? It’s not you – it’s the winter clock. A family doctor recommends 3 simple habits that will encourage you.
Ex-Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski: Gov't screening calls, Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir haven't made contact
"It's just a shame, and Netanyahu or Ben-Gvir still haven't made contact. NOTHING," Braslavski wrote.
Hidden epidemic: Israel's battle with eating disorders must become part of trauma care - opinion
If Israel is serious about mental health reform, it must bring eating disorders out of the shadows – into data, into policy, and into the core of trauma care.
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.
New blueprint for trauma recovery: Winning the silent war of our generation - opinion
The State of Israel must finally recognize that the proper treatment of post trauma among soldiers and civilians is central to our recovery.
