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Two-week smartphone internet block unlocks health benefits, study finds

New study demonstrates that temporarily blocking smartphone internet access for two weeks significantly enhances sustained attention, mental health and overall well-being

Dr. Shirley Hersko | 05.20.25

'Here we can act like ourselves, no judgement:' Recovering from the trauma of war

Soldiers returning from the Gaza war find relief from the mental toll at a retreat offering emotional and physical release through movement, farming, and open dialogue

Yair Kraus | 04.26.25

When granny starts telling dirty jokes: These are the early signs of dementia

Although most people see memory loss as the earliest indication of cognitive decline, symptoms of dementia can appear years earlier and include behavioral changes, sleep disorders and loss of empathy; these are things to look out for

Dr. Oren Tene | 04.20.25

Can salt affect your mood? New study suggests high-sodium diet may trigger depression

New study finds potential causal link between high-sodium diet and depression-like symptoms in mice, underscoring the growing importance of balanced nutrition for mental health

Eitan Gefen | 04.12.25

How Oct. 7 and the ongoing war haunting our dreams?

Fish swimming in murky waters and deceased relatives suddenly returning for a visit — new studies are trying to uncover which recurring themes appear in Israelis’ dreams since October 7, whether collective dreaming is real, and how the subconscious steps in to give us the strength we lacked in the moment

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 04.11.25

‘Out of breaking points comes opportunity’: Israel maps mental health tech boom

After October 7, Israel sees a mental health tech boom: 117 startups tackling trauma, resilience with AI, self-care and automation; Collaboration, funding and policy changes are crucial to accelerate healing, say experts

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 03.24.25

IDF reservists plead for mental health support: 'No one has the right to exploit us'

Many reservists seeking mental health care face severe therapist shortage; new Defense Ministry initiative overwhelmed, leaving many without support; 'If the state wants me as a soldier, it must provide proper care,' says reservist struggling to get help

Gal Ganot | 03.04.25

Psychologists call out APA over antisemitism, pro-Hamas rhetoric in official forums

Thousands of mental health professionals accuse APA of tolerating antisemitism after forums feature posts supporting terror and calling for Israel’s destruction; ex-APA official calls Zionism 'settler psychosis'; Jewish members say silenced

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.01.25

הישאם א-סייד במפגש עם משפחתו בבית החולים איכילוב

'Hamas tried to hide my son's real condition, not honor our family,' father of released Muslim hostage says

Shaaban al-Sayed says Hisham was subjected to emotional terror, isolation and humiliation - leaving him broken and uncommunicative - after Hamas claims it freed him without a humiliating ceremony - out of respect

Ilana Curiel, Sharon Kidon | 02.23.25

'We're here for you': Israeli project provides therapy for Jews abroad after October 7

Planetherapy, launched by Ilana O’Malley after the Hamas massacre, gives Jews and Israelis abroad who are affected the help they need to face trauma and restore mental health

Sharon Kidon | 02.18.25

After October 7, take a look inside Israel's rehabilitation village in the Negev

Elie Klein, chief development officer of ADI Negev, discusses how the center’s holistic approach has made it a model for comprehensive recovery in Israel and worldwide

ILTV | 01.24.25

Severe malnutrition and psychiatric care: Here is the protocol for receiving hostages in hospitals

Health Ministry has detailed a protocol to provide returning hostages with medical evaluations, psychological care, nutritional support and trauma documentation; Hospitals will ensure personalized treatment and privacy, with long-term follow-up to support recovery and reintegration

Nina Fox | 01.16.25

'We must declare a state of mental health emergency for Israel’s children'

Mati Kochavi has touched hearts worldwide with Eva.Stories, conducted business in the Gulf long before the Abraham Accords, connected with key Middle Eastern leaders and became a billionaire; now he tackles Israel’s child mental health crisis and his AI-based pediatric care project aims to deliver early intervention, blending technology with human therapists for critical support

Dror Feuer | 01.15.25

'When he came home, I could see it wasn’t my son': Mothers speak about their soldiers’ silent struggles with trauma

Facing Hamas terrorists on October 7, soldiers endured trauma and injuries, leaving parents struggling to recognize them; over a year later, mothers share their fight to help children with PTSD; 'We are their anchor; no one else will do it,' they say

Hadar Gil-Ad | 12.20.24

Children in the north are not all right: 'My daughter cries at night, my son runs to the shelter from any noise'

A study of the war's impact on children and teens found that most are grappling with significant emotional challenges, exacerbated by a lack of proper guidance from adults; 'No one has taken the time to speak with educators or parents about the implications of this situation,' says Noam, a father of 3 and a mental health professional; 'Without this, there will be no real recovery'

Hadar Gil-Ad | 12.05.24

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