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Holocaust survivors in north distressed, anxious as they battle 'bad memory from the past'

Over the past year, requests for medical assistance from elderly residents in northern Israel, including Holocaust survivors, have surged; 'I never thought I'd have to feel this tension again,' says 89-year old in Nahariya unable to reach her shelter during attacks

Yair Kraus | 11.11.24

Ear-pinning surgery: Changing children's lives

Many children experience shaming and bullying over their protruding ears, but Israeli physician who invented new procedure to make operation less invasive says it doesn't have to be so

Ariela Ayalon | 11.07.24

Parents, it's time to talk about Tiktok with your children

Despite TikTok's adverse effects on children, we cannot forcefully remove them from the platform; The only thing we can do is teach them to use it responsibly

Nirit Tzuk | 10.21.24

How do childhood traumatic events affect mental health in adulthood? A crying girl sitting on the floor

Are mental disorders linked to childhood trauma?

A study involving thousands of twin pairs explores whether mental disorders are caused by genetics, environment, or both

Tal Fisher / Davidson Institute of Science | 09.20.24

FDA rejects use of MDMA for PTSD

Advisory Committee says it is concerned over allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior during a clinical trial and the potential for severe health risks after taking the drug

News Agencies, Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.11.24

October 7 victims still experiencing mental anguish, study shows

Data show while many in general population gradually recovering from mental ramifications of Hamas attack, victims continue to experience severe post-traumatic symptoms and mental health challenges

Hadar Gil-Ad | 08.06.24

לכתבה! בית חולים זמני המתנה בריאות הנפש אביגיל גריפיל

Anticipation of Iranian retaliation weighs heavily on Israelis mental health

Tehran threatens major retaliation for Haniyeh’s assassination, leaving Israelis to grapple with security uncertainty even before any attack; 'The tension is natural; it’s a normal reaction to an abnormal situation,' says clinical psychologist

Ron Crissy | 08.05.24

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צה״ל ברצועת עזה, מרחב תל אל סולטן

'There's no such thing as a lone reservist; there's an entire family that is mobilized'

299 days into war began, many reservists still on active duty, leaving families to bear increasing burdens; 'For months, I couldn't sleep in our bedroom; it magnifies the loneliness and fear,' says mother of 4 whose husband on duty since October 7

Hadar Gil-Ad | 07.31.24

Mother suspected of murdering 6-year-old son confesses to crime

Sigal Yana Itskovitch recounts murder in detail during interrogation but fails to explain motive behind the killing of her young son with an axe

Raanan Ben-Zur, Gilad Cohen | 07.18.24

Worrying Phenomenon: IDF troops with post-trauma return to the battlefield too soon

Due to the ongoing war, many PTSD patients receive new reserve duty orders despite not having completed their treatment; 'We try to explain how dangerous this is for them and their comrades. A mental injury is like a physical injury and requires significant recovery time' expert says

Prof. Yair Bar-Haim | 06.21.24

Psychiatric hospital implements arts therapy to aid with war trauma

Dr. Shiran Pines says the therapy allows patients to inhabit spaces where strong defenses aren’t necessary, enabling them to process trauma, express it through alternative means, alongside verbal communication

Eitan Gefen | 06.15.24

'She fell into deep depression and contemplated suicide': war's medical and psychological toll on evacuees

Experts say many displaced patients skip treatment due to various challenges, including shortage of appointments and medication and unfamiliarity with doctors

Adir Yanko | 05.13.24

Over half of Israeli students experience mental distress daily post-Oct. 7, survey finds

Education Ministry conducts first survey since Hamas massacre, examining mental and functional state of middle and high school students, and the result is alarming; silver lining: increase in desire to contribute to country

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 04.08.24

1 in 5 wounded soldiers suffers from psychological injury

Defense and Health ministries announce new joint committee to improve connectivity between the wounded and mental health officials to facilitate access to care; More than 6,400 wounded personnel have been treated by the rehabilitation division since October 7

Adir Yanko | 04.02.24

חטופים ברכבי הצלב האדום משתחררים מידי שבי חמאס

'The children are drawing severed limbs' after October 7 trauma

Teachers' union head says drawings are an outlet for mounting distress; warns a military win will not replace the need to deal with their trauma

Tamar Trabelsi-Haddad | 02.20.24

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