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מקלט בתל אביב בשעת אזעקה במהלך ימי שאגת הארי

Ceasefire declared, but not for the mind: why the psychological toll still lingers

After nights in shelters and days back at work, Noam Nov of Amitim for Rights says the mind and body don’t switch off on command — explaining why the need for support often grows precisely when the dust begins to settle

Noam Nov | 04.14.26

Israel’s silent front: the mental health toll of prolonged conflict

Times of national crisis do not reduce the need for innovation in mental health - they sharpen it; mental health is not a secondary issue to be addressed later, once the security situation improves and recognizing this is key to Israel’s recovery and resilience

Prof. Itamar Grotto | 04.01.26

The next crisis is mental health but tech is stepping in

As war strain deepens mental health needs across Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is building a national response to help Israelis heal and process trauma, combining large-scale programs and technology to expand access and reach as many people as possible

ynet Global | 03.31.26

Just stand there and do nothing: The surprising trend that calms the brain

It's not being lazy, but a sincere attempt to calm the nervous system; Where did the standing still trend come from, how does it actually happen and why does it really work; And yes, try this at home

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 03.29.26

Edna B. Foa, pioneer of trauma therapy who helped October 7 victims, dies at 89

World-renowned psychologist shaped PTSD treatment and trained Israeli therapists until her final days; colleagues say her work saved countless lives and call her death a profound loss to the field

Or Hadar | 03.26.26

כשהסטרס מעורר. במצבי איום נוצרת תגובה פיזיולוגית חזקה - דופק מואץ, נשימה מהירה ואדרנלין, תסמינים דומים לאלה שמופיעים גם בעוררות מינית, והמוח מתקשה להבחין ביניהם

Why fear can trigger sexual desire, and what psychologists say about stress, war and arousal

A sexual therapist explains why fear and attraction can overlap, how stress and existential threat can intensify the need for intimacy, and why war can either heighten desire or shut it down

Maya Benita | 03.19.26

Study reveals Israel’s war divide: women more stressed, ultra-Orthodox less fearful, Arabs most distressed

Study finds Arab citizens report highest distress, women more likely to seek shelter and feel stress, while ultra-Orthodox report stronger faith and resilience during the war

Or Sofer | 03.17.26

Mental resilience in wartime: how to maintain emotional and psychological stability

As war with Iran drives prolonged uncertainty and loss of control, limiting news exposure, maintaining routine and connection help reduce psychological stress and sustain resilience

Dr. Daphna Laifenfeld, Dr. Talia Cohen Solal | 03.03.26

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ actor, dies by suicide at 71

Carradine, of the famed acting family, died by suicide after years with bipolar disorder; he also appeared in 'Coming Home,' 'Mean Streets' and 'The Long Riders,'; his family said they hope his story helps reduce the stigma around mental illness

ynet | 02.24.26

Soldiers who identified Israel’s war dead say they were left without mental health care: ‘We came out broken’

About 200 soldiers in hesder yeshiva who served in casualty identification at the beginning of the war get no treatment package; Former military rabbi: 'Invisible people who did their work quietly and modestly need support'; IDF: They are treated by the health funds

Shira Kadari-Ovadia, Shilo Freid | 02.22.26

Gabriel Weisman, Holocaust survivor and first IDF chief mental health officer, dies at 97

A survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto and Mauthausen, Weisman fought in 1948 and later built the IDF’s mental health system, pioneering treatment for combat trauma and serving for decades as a psychologist and author

Alexandra Lukash | 02.18.26

‘I picture my wife like the mutilated woman I saw’: the desperate cry of Israel’s war-traumatized IDF soldiers

Survivors of combat trauma confront lawmakers with harrowing testimony, warning of suicide, burnout and systemic failures as experts say Israel is unprepared for a looming mental health crisis among thousands of soldiers

Or Hadar | 02.09.26

Israel’s mental health crisis fuels AI-powered platform bridging months-long wait for therapy

As demand for mental health care soars after October 7, a new Israeli platform uses psychodrama and artificial intelligence to offer guided emotional support during long waiting periods, aiming to prevent deterioration before treatment even begins

Eitan Gefen | 01.29.26

Internal relocation: when self-discovery begins without moving anywhere

You don’t need to pack a suitcase to leave an old life behind; more people are undergoing 'internal relocation,' changing careers or lifestyles after a quiet rupture that grows from daily emptiness into a journey of renewal and self-discovery

Itamar Pascal | 01.10.26

אזעקה בירושלים טיל חות'ים תימן כומתה צבע אדום

War stress shows in PTSD spike and rising smoking, new data reveals

Thirty percent of smokers increased tobacco use, Israelis sit more than eight hours a day and one-third report no aerobic exercise, as Maccabi data show 9,000 PTSD diagnoses this year and one in three Israelis saying they need mental health help

Or Hadar | 12.31.25

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