Psychology

Israel needs doctors: New immigrants step in where the system falls short

As Israel struggles with a nationwide physician shortage, the arrival of doctors, nurses, and psychologists from North America highlights both the urgency and the hope of aliyah-driven solutions.

The 65th charter flight organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh in partnership with the Aliyah Ministry and the Jewish Agency. arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport with 225 new immigrants to Israel, August 20, 2025.
A man holding the flag of Israel confronts a pro-Palestinian protester gathered outside the Adas Torah Orthodox Jewish synagogue, preventing access, in Los Angeles, June 23, 2024

California Jews suffer heightened anxiety, depression following Oct. 7 massacre - study

Bessel van der Kolk, author of "The Body Keeps the Score," speaks at the premiere of Darrell Hammond's "Cracked Up" at IFC Center in New York City, Sept. 13, 2019.

Renowned trauma expert banned from teaching at Omega Institute over ‘antisemitic comments’

Yossi Ambulance Center

Telemedicine revolution in IDF & rehab: Psychiatrist online with Yossi Ambulance at a click


Neuroscience has a name for the way so many Jews are feeling today: Learned helplessness - opinion

Even in moments when everything feels out of our control, there are things we can do to push back against that feeling.

Demonstrators gather outside the UN Headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza" protest in New York City, US, July 29, 2025

4,000-Year-Old High: Unveiling Betel Nut Use in Southeast Asia's Burial Grounds

Researchers uncover ancient evidence of psychedelics use in ancient Thailand.

Piper betel leaf, the areca nut, limestone paste, tobacco and bark filaments. These elements are often combined to get a psychoactive effect.

The joys and challenges of grandparenting

These difficult times call for special measures.

 An illustrative image of grandparents playing with their grandchildren.

Assessing Russian crimes against Ukraine at deeper levels - opinion

The crimes perpetrated against Ukraine are even worse than the objective facts suggest, leaving observers with just a superficial understanding of cumulative harms.

SERVICE MEMBERS of the National Guard of Ukraine wait before firing toward Russian troops, at a position in a front line, amid Russia’s attack on their country last Saturday in the Kharkiv region.

Suspect someone is lying to you? This is the question you need to ask them

A behavioral expert who worked for 20 years in the U.S. Navy reveals two simple questions that can immediately expose whether someone is lying to you.

How to tell when someone is lying to you?

Education alone won’t stop antisemitism - opinion

Psychology must be part of the solution to stop antisemitism, alongside education, because antisemitism spreads through the psychological impact of misinformation.

 THIS IS not only about what we teach but also how we teach it, says the writer.

Optical illusion reveals your deepest personality—thousands say it’s accurate

Quick Rorschach Test: A psychological illusion reveals hidden personality traits based on what you see first in a surprising image.

 What you see first says a lot about your personality

More than you think: What your favorite food says about your personality

If you thought taste was just a matter of personal preference – get ready for a surprise. 9 scientific discoveries that will change the way you read people based on what they eat.

 A family at the dining table

The sirens have stopped, but the mind is still at war: Why is it so hard to return to routine?

"We all adopted emergency behaviors to survive this period," says Dr. Lior Cohen, clinical psychologist

 Israelli family standing in the remains of their home following a rocket attack

Study: Even when responses are identical, people prefer human empathy over AI

Participants were willing to wait days for a human reply rather than get an immediate chatbot response.

 Study: Even when responses are identical, people prefer human empathy over AI. Illustration.

Psychology professor finds conspiracy believers think they're the majority

Conspiracy believers think they are in the majority 93% of the time, even when they are in a tiny minority.

 Psychology professor finds conspiracy believers think they're the majority.