Depression

Netanyahu's inept government has driven Israel to depression

With a security minister handing out guns indiscriminately and a finance minister who doesn't know economics, it’s no wonder anti-anxiety/depression drugs are flying off shelves.

Coping with postpartum depression after Oct. 7

New mothers, like most parents in Israel, felt all through October that evil had been unleashed, and no sight was void of it. 

By KEREN HADAD TAUB
09/01/2024

Responding to Israel's mental health crisis

As we navigate the ongoing war, a monumental wave of psychopathology is expected when it eventually subsides.

 OUR SENSE of routine, safety, and comfort has been shattered for now

Israel tries to return to old routines when everything has changed - opinion

Returning to old roles when nothing is the same

By BATYA L. LUDMAN
30/12/2023

Spouses of reserve soldiers suffer from depression

A large number of Israelis at home while their spouses are on reserve duty in the Gaza war are suffering from anxiety, guilt, depression, and traumatic symptoms.

Israel to be hit by tsunami of depression in wake of Hamas massacre

The October 7 massacre may lead to a scale of post-trauma like Israel has never before experienced. Here is how we can prepare for it.

By MIRIT M. SHOHAM/MAARIV , PROF. SHAHAR GOLAN/MAARIV
06/12/2023

How much does exercise help with depression and anxiety?

A meta-analysis of 97 studies reveals that physical activity can have a greater impact in treating depression and anxiety. Discover the most effective type of exercise.

By TAL BEN MOSHE/WALLA! , IRIT SMILANSKI/WALLA!
07/11/2023

Poetry can help people cope with loneliness, isolation, depression

A full 50% of respondents said poetry had helped with feelings of anxiety and depression.

Gov't reallocates funds from mental health org. to haredi groups

ERAN’s budget ‘cut significantly’ by Health Ministry even though the number of pleas for emotional first aid is skyrocketing.

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