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Why people are drawn to kink, and what it can teach us about intimacy and control

Clinical psychologist Dr. Itamar Cohen was exposed to British kink culture through patients he treated in London, fell in love with it and began exploring himself and his relationship; he says kink can allow people to revisit unresolved childhood experiences, but stresses it can never replace therapy

Lori Stadtmauer | 05.16.26

'At 57, I learned I am autistic'

At 57, Michal Halali-Edelsburg discovered she is autistic after years of masking and feeling out of place; in her book 'Octopus Mimicus,' she describes an inner world of constant adaptation, now reframed by diagnosis as understanding rather than 'normality'

Limor Gal | 05.09.26

One session, real results: how single-session therapy is changing mental health care

SST is emerging as a fast, accessible alternative to long-term psychological care amid overloaded mental health services; research shows even one focused meeting can reduce distress, build coping skills and, in some cases, deliver lasting benefits

Dr. Dan Confino | 05.03.26

שאול מנסה להרוג את דוד – תחריט של גוסטב דורה

From Saul's rage to Jonah's despair: The mental crises of biblical heroes

The prophets who wanted to die, the barren women who felt there was no living without children, the poet who wrote about anxiety, and the Babylonian king who behaved like an animal: the Bible does not shy away from dealing with complex mental states; What can biblical stories teach us about coping?

Shmuel Munitz | 04.21.26

Edna B. Foa, pioneer of trauma therapy who helped October 7 victims, dies at 89

World-renowned psychologist shaped PTSD treatment and trained Israeli therapists until her final days; colleagues say her work saved countless lives and call her death a profound loss to the field

Or Hadar | 03.26.26

Why war can make you text your ex

A viral post in a women’s Facebook group revealed a surprising wartime impulse: the urge to message an ex; psychologists say stress, uncertainty and loneliness often push people to seek familiar emotional anchors, even in relationships that ended long ago

Dr. Adi Riva | 03.13.26

World Sleep Day 2026: how stress goes to bed with us

Health experts say the ongoing war and frequent nighttime sirens are disrupting sleep for many people, contributing to rising reports of insomnia, nighttime awakenings and persistent fatigue

ynet Global | 03.13.26

Israel’s mental health crisis fuels AI-powered platform bridging months-long wait for therapy

As demand for mental health care soars after October 7, a new Israeli platform uses psychodrama and artificial intelligence to offer guided emotional support during long waiting periods, aiming to prevent deterioration before treatment even begins

Eitan Gefen | 01.29.26

Internal relocation: when self-discovery begins without moving anywhere

You don’t need to pack a suitcase to leave an old life behind; more people are undergoing 'internal relocation,' changing careers or lifestyles after a quiet rupture that grows from daily emptiness into a journey of renewal and self-discovery

Itamar Pascal | 01.10.26

Always putting things off? Here are 5 research-backed ways to overcome procrastination

Procrastination isn’t laziness; it’s a common psychological pattern, and understanding its roots can help you break the cycle

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 12.06.25

Nuremberg misses psychological depth in portrayal of Nazi trials

Film starring Rami Malek and Russell Crowe follows a US psychiatrist's encounters with top Nazi leaders; despite rich material, the movie favors courtroom drama over psychological insight, missing a chance to explore evil’s human face

Shmulik Duvdevani | 11.12.25

From feet to walls: The psychology behind sexual fetishes

Israeli psychotherapist Shai Spitzen breaks down the psychology behind fetishes, emphasizing consent, self-acceptance and open communication in modern relationships

Lori Stadtmauer | 07.04.25

"I grew up in a world that consisted exclusively of people and words, and most of the words were about people." Daniel Kahneman

The psychologist who transformed economic thinking

Daniel Kahneman, who passed away a year ago, revolutionized our understanding of economic behavior by demonstrating that our decisions are often guided by intuition and bias rather than pure rationality

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.05.25

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

'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

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