Depression

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.

Depression, anxiety rates among Israeli children spike since Oct. 7 - expert

A recent study reports a recent rise in depression rates in children. An Israeli expert notes a similar increase in Israel after the October 7 massacre.

Scents from childhood could help relieve depression- study

The study showed that memorable smells from a person’s past could even be used in the clinical setting to help depressed individuals.

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