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'When things start to come up': International volunteers provide free therapy to Israelis as war winds down

Planetherapy has a network of more than 300 volunteers from 35 countries, collectively speaking 22 languages, and has already provided more than 4,000 free therapy sessions to Israelis and Jews around the world

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 10.29.25

Father of Nova survivor who committed suicide pleads for help: 'Families are shattered, survivors barely holding on'

Ronen Shalev, whose son Roi survived the Nova massacre but took his own life, calls for a national emergency response for survivors and families; 'There are 4,000 shattered families,' he said, 'This crisis needs immediate action'

Raanan Ben Tzur | 10.12.25

The Soviet spy who infiltrated Mossad and founded IDF's mental health program

Ze’ev Avni, born Wolf Goldstein, was a Soviet spy who secretly infiltrated Israel’s Mossad in the 1950s; After years in prison, he renounced communism, became a psychologist, and helped establish the IDF’s mental health system

Liran Friedmann | 10.11.25

Can Israeli AI fix the global mental-health crisis?

Taliaz, which piloted its platform in the UK and France, has rapidly scaled in Israel after October 7, partnering with resilience centers and health funds to deliver faster, more effective psychiatric support

Maayan Hoffman / The Media Line | 09.19.25

Officials warn of 'PTSD crisis' among Gaza veterans: 'We don't want to be next suicide case'

Defense Ministry says 20,000 soldiers have been added to its rehabilitation lists since the Gaza war began, most with psychological injuries; by 2028, the number is expected to double, with PTSD cases posing the greatest challenge

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 09.15.25

The transparent victims of the war: Rise in soldier suicides, mostly reservists

Behind rising suicide rates among reservists are untold stories of trauma, silence and systemic failure; families say many returned from war deeply changed, yet fell through the cracks of military and civilian care, with deadly consequences

Yael Shani, Shomrim | 09.07.25

Israel sees surge in mental health demand as war strains services

Health Ministry reports 471% rise in short-term mental health treatment in 2024, with nearly 400,000 patients treated last year amid ongoing post-war stress

Sarit Rosenblum | 09.03.25

Could a simple injection rewire PTSD in Israel?

Stella’s ‘nerve block’ system could be the answer for the estimated 10 million Israelis who may show signs of PTSD and seek proper treatment

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 08.24.25

Social media, overprotectiveness hinder children's mental growth, researcher says

NYU psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that a global teen mental health crisis stems from overprotective parenting and the rise of smartphones; he warns that children lose vital play experiences, face mounting anxiety and depression, and risk entering adulthood unprepared

Nirit Tzuk | 08.24.25

'At home, they no longer recognize themselves': Study finds hidden distress among Israeli security forces

New research reveals nearly one-third of Israeli security personnel report suicidal ideation, with career soldiers, reservists and ZAKA volunteers among most vulnerable; researchers warn of hidden trauma, cultural silence and lack of systemic support

Dr. Gaby Kashy-Rosenbaum | 08.23.25

What is high-functioning depression and why it's dangerous to ignore

High-functioning depression often hides behind routine — work, social life, even a smile — while inside, every task feels like a struggle; a clinical psychologist explains how to spot the signs, why it’s so elusive and how early treatment can restore hope

Yarden Gabay | 08.23.25

Women who experience stalking face higher risk of heart attack and stroke

A US study finds women subjected to stalking face a 41% higher risk of heart disease and stroke, rising to 70% for those who obtained restraining orders. Experts warn chronic stress from harassment can be deadly

Tzur Gueta | 08.22.25

500 people commit suicide in Israel annually, yet we stay silent - I was almost a statistic

Noam Nov, a mental health advocate, shares her decades-long struggle with suicidality, calling for open dialogue and societal action to confront Israel’s suicide crisis, which claims hundreds of lives annually; 'I’m marking nearly six years “clean” from suicide attempts and self-harm—something I once believed was impossible'

Noam Nov | 08.21.25

How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

Severe heat doesn’t just make us uncomfortable—it impairs brain defenses, disrupts sleep, lowers cognitive performance, heightens irritability, and worsens medical conditions, say neuroscientists and psychologists

Tzur Gueta, Eitan Gefen | 08.15.25

צוות הקרב של חטיבה 401 חיסל צלף שירה לעברם

When Dad’s in the IDF reserves, the whole family serves

'Today’s children describe deep sadness, great fear, and more' says head of Israeli Mental Health Association

Maayan Hoffman/ The Media Line | 08.13.25

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