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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

The volunteer Israeli rescue workers, whose role is to collect the remains of the dead, have begun attending group healing sessions

Israel retreat helps rescuers heal from October 7 terror attack

Visitors receive treatments such as ice baths and voice therapy to lower stress levels and resilience; 'I was in a very bad mental state, couldn't sleep at night, I was sleeping on the floor and had all kinds of strange symptoms' one ZAKA rescuer says

AFP | 11.25.24

Children's plight during war: 'My son had a panic attack in the middle of a fieldtrip'

Israeli children’s mental state worsens during wartime as Israel National Council for the Child shares worrying data about their physical and mental state over the last year

Hadar Gil-Ad | 11.21.24

Lack of sleep in your 40s may accelerate brain aging, study shows

'Sleep is the third essential need after air and water, as sleep debt impacts focus, memory, mood, coordination and reaction times,' expert says

Tzur Gueta | 11.21.24

Ofek student receives her IDF uniform in order to perform voluntary service

Students with mental health challenges volunteer for Israeli Navy commandos

'Special in Uniform' program allows students to contribute to military during these challenging times; Here are some of their stories

Ynetnews | 11.20.24

'It's euphoric': We took part in a cacao ceremony

Ynet reporter joins group taking part in ancient tradition connecting body and mind via the making and drinking of hot cocoa alongside mediation, dance and music

Assaf Kamar | 11.17.24

Dennis Prager (speaking) at the Mental Health IsReal conference in New York, New York

In NYC, Jewish leaders and influencers discuss mental health as antisemitism rises

The ongoing mental health crisis about Diaspora Jews calls for building resilience, not pathologizing, spiritual and mental health leaders said at a recent Mental Health IsReal event

Shira Dicker/The Media Line | 11.13.24

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