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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

Study: Anxiety and depression cases now account for 1 in 4 primary care visits

Patients with mental health needs visit 45% more often than others; with postwar trauma and chronic illness comorbidity rising, mental health professionals urge systemic reforms and stigma reduction through early, accessible intervention by primary care providers

Or Hadar | 08.05.25

Defense Ministry sounds alarm on worsening mental health crisis among war veterans

By 2028, ministry's Rehabilitation Department expects to treat 100,000 wounded and disabled IDF veterans, with at least half suffering from mental health issues; Since Hamas’ October 7 assault, over 18,000 soldiers have entered care

Yoav Zitun | 07.27.25

5 months after release from Gaza, Avera Mengistu leaves the hospital

Mengistu, who suffers from mental illness, crossed into Gaza and was held for more than a decade by Hamas; His family: 'a significant step in his life'

Or Hadar, Roni Green Shaulov | 07.22.25

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'Stop whining!': IDF soldiers ordered to resume training hours after comrade’s suicide

Just days after soldier’s suicide at Golan Heights training base, comrades say they were forced to resume intense drills near the scene, facing insensitive treatment and limited mental health support; military says quick routine helps cope with loss

Yoav Zitun | 07.21.25

Expert says 70% of Israelis show trauma symptoms amid ongoing conflict

Prof. Eyal Fruchter, co-founder of the ICAR Collective: 'One of the biggest things that trauma causes is a change in the perception of the world as not manageable and dangerous'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 06.25.25

Exhausted and uncertain: IDF soldiers talk about mental toll of Gaza combat

After nearly two years of combat in Gaza, troops describe emotional and psychological toll of prolonged warfare—from burnout and trauma to frustration with unclear goals—as many prepare to leave active duty only to face immediate reserve service

Gal Ganot | 06.10.25

Israel opens world's first research institute studying hope

Hebrew University pioneers global first institute for hope science, teaching resilience amid war; national 'hope index' to launch and inspect Israeli society's level

Anat Lev Adler | 06.08.25

Healers among some 3 million Israelis who could be suffering from PTSD

A new program helps address burnout and second-degree trauma in the thousands of professionals working to support Israelis directly affected by the war

Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 06.01.25

Over 500,000 Israelis sought mental help since war's start, report reveals

Mental health NGO ERAN reveals surge in psychological distress among IDF reservists, soldiers and families; shift from trauma to depression underscores prolonged mental health crisis, experts warn

Or Hadar | 05.27.25

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

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