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Man's best friend: Therapeutic dog therapy redefines success in mental health

As the volume of referrals to mental health practitioners in Israel continues to climb rapidly, a unique treatment initiative has been introduced in mental health clinics; The key players in this program: Dogs who have received special training, managing to remove mental barriers much faster than humans ever could

Eitan Geffen | 02.10.24

סדנאות עיבוד לחימה לחיילים שהשתחררו משירות במלחמה

Soldiers who come out of Gaza try to leave behind guilt and aggression

Reservists take part in workshop, "Processing Combat Experiences," to try and return to normal; Yoni Asraf, 39, from Los Angeles, says: "It's like an apocalyptic movie, there is complete silence between explosions' Idan Aharon, 24, lost three of his battalion mates: 'I saw all the guys crying, and I felt guilty that I couldn't cry'

Gilad Cohen | 02.04.24

תופסים מחסה מול משרדי יוניסף בתל אביב בזמן אזעקה

Most Israelis dealing with mental health issues due to Gaza war, study finds

Haifa University reports 60% of Israelis who weren't directly affected by Hamas war develop severe acute stress disorder and even PTSD

Hadar Gil-Ad , Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 12.18.23

How running therapy can ease stress and maintain health

Certified running therapy coach says treatment is suitable for any healthy individuals who wish to improve their mental health through physical exercise

Smadar Cohen Terkel | 12.12.23

Mental health system sounds the alarm on the aftermath of war

Mental health professionals reached out to the Health Ministry, demanding it prepare for an expected surge in patient numbers when war concludes, or they'll be forced to make a public declaration of their inability to provide adequate treatment

Adir Yanko | 11.21.23

Music festival massacre survivors involuntarily committed due to mental breakdowns

Mental health experts urge Health Ministry to address PTSD surge and needs of numerous atrocity victims after delay in providing support to already ailing health system

Adir Yanko | 11.14.23

We've all seen the atrocities, but not all of us would require psychological treatment

Most people in Israel may experience acute stress disorder, but few will develop post traumatic stress; top psychiatrist explains dealing with trauma

Dr. Zvi Fishel | 10.31.23

'I feel like if I throw up, I'd die'

Yael Bibi suffers from emetophobia, which manifests as a deep anxiety about the possibility that she or someone around her might vomit; It's a life-disrupting condition that has led her to avoid many things, including pregnancy

Ifat Manhardt | 09.29.23

How repression helps us in life and when it becomes a problem

We all use repression to cope with destructive emotions and life's challenges; While essential for survival and maintaining normalcy, this mechanism can lead to psychological issues and consumes energy in our efforts to deny the reality of death

Ofir Hauzman | 09.09.23

Belev Echad retreat for disabled IDF veterans

Summer retreat for disabled IDF vets changing lives

Local initiative of NY Jewish community now turning into a global movement with goal of providing comprehensive rehabilitation framework for injured IDF veterans and their families

Ynetnews | 09.07.23

Being shunned as a kid prompted me to help others suffering the same

After years of being ganged up on and ridiculed by classmates, Rinat Kant says she worked through her trauma and now hopes to be part of the solution for others

Tzipora roman | 08.24.23

Don't ignore the clues: Is OCD secretly running your thoughts?

Sometimes it's an obsession with cleanliness, sometimes it's nail-biting, sometimes it's refreshing your ex's Facebook page every few minutes; how do you know where the line is drawn between perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? When are repetitive thoughts considered normal, and when might they become triggers? At what age can OCD be diagnosed, and what are the ways to treat it?

Ofir Hauzman | 07.22.23

Psychedelic treatment for mental health: Will Israel embrace the Australian approach?

Australia permitted psychiatrists to prescribe ecstasy and psilocybin mushrooms for the treatment of depression and PTSD, raising a heated debate: Is this safe? Who is it suitable for? What are the implications? And what are the chances of this being approved in Israel next?

Dr. Itay Gal | 07.17.23

The dark side of brilliance: The emotional and social struggles of gifted children

Many parents aspire for their child to join this elite club, often without fully understanding the price that comes with it; What does a gifted individual experience? How do they feel when they outpace everyone around them by five steps? What does their childhood look like, and what kind of adults do they become? It’s not all shiny in the Ivory Tower

Or Sopher | 07.08.23

I tried Ketamine, New York’s trendiest treatment drug

My heart was racing, I had trouble breathing, the nurse suddenly looked like an ostrich; Unlike in Israel, in the Big Apple, anyone, whether depressed or just feeling like a trip, and willing to pay, can have Ketamine treatment; It used to be known as the 'horse anesthetic'; In a clinic covered in fury stuffed sloth dolls, I left my body and felt divine insights from songs on Spotify

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.10.23

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