Depression

Surprising link found between concussions and postnatal maternal depression

The study followed over 750,000 birthing people in Ontario between 2007 and 2017, tracking mental health outcomes for up to 14 years after delivery.

 People walking in the rain on Jaffa street in Jerusalem, on May 6, 2024

Winter is coming: Five signs your body is preparing for the cold

As winter approaches, bodies may experience hair loss, low mood, joint pain, dry skin, and asthma symptoms; preparation is essential.

By WALLA! HEALTH
17/10/2024

Fear of heaven or pathological anxiety?

High-quality and culturally sensitive mental health interventions combined with thoughtful spiritual guidance can ensure that everyone has a meaningful growth experience during the High Holy Days.

By JACOB L. FREEDMAN
18/09/2024

Surge in postpartum depression among Jewish women in war-torn Israel

A new study shows a significant rise in postpartum depression among Jewish women in Israel due to ongoing conflict, especially affecting secular women.

By BELLA SAVITSKY , RACHEL SHVARTSUR
07/08/2024

How Israel ranks among the happiest nations despite constant turmoil

Despite conflicts, Israel ranks among the top 10 happiest countries. Discover the societal factors that foster resilience and community, boosting its happiness index.

By DR. LIRAZ MARGALIT
24/07/2024

Amid wartime despair, Israelis need to stop being ungrateful and be happy

A huge amount of modern life’s trauma and unhappiness stems from a simple lack of gratitude. The fact of life itself is amazing enough.

HU team finds that depression can be treated effectively by online cognitive behavioral therapy

The study, whose findings deepen our understanding of how depression can be treated through internet-based interventions, found significant improvements in depression and insomnia symptoms over time.

Teen depression (illustrative)

Social worker appreciation day: Workers want funding, not ‘thank you’s

"There is a reason that social work positions are unfilled. The social workers need to know when they will get the money," she said, referencing hundreds of unfilled positions for social workers.

19/03/2024

Medical benefits of psychedelic mushrooms identified by Israeli researchers

The results indicate that psilocybin-containing mushroom extract can exert a more potent and prolonged effect on synaptic plasticity when compared to chemically synthesized psilocybin.

Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy