Mental Health

Israel’s latest war challenges our mental health

We have done a great job of realizing that vision in the first 75 years of our existence. Let us hope our success will continue.

  Rabbi Wolk: "This is a need that comes directly from the field."

Veterans returning from war face mental health crisis, Derech Ami steps up to help

Facing unseen trauma, returning Israeli soldiers struggle to heal. Kobi Wolk and Derech Ami provide urgent support, resilience training, and aid.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF , IN COLLABORATION WITH DERECH AMI
20/03/2025

Academics pen letter condemning American Psychological Association antisemitism

Signed by thousands of professionals, the letter condemns the American Psychological Association for failing to tackle antisemitism.

Israel must embrace medical cannabis to treat PTSD amid post-Oct. 7 mental health crisis

Israel’s healthcare system, along with physicians and mental health professionals, must bear the responsibility to embrace innovative treatment, like medical cannabis, to treat a PTSD epidemic.

By SVETLANA GRISHIN
20/03/2025
  A graph comparing waiting times to see a consultant with Israel's various HMOs.

Four-fifths of Israelis attributed their mental distress to Israel-Hamas War

The Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute sampled 2,558 adults between June and December 2024, investigating satisfaction with HMO's and the Israeli healthcare system as a whole.

Reducing sensory overload – relieving our stressed nervous system

Helping our stressed senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch adjust to the extreme highs and lows we have been experiencing since October 7.

By DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
15/03/2025

ESRA: A lifeline for English speakers facing emotional struggles in Israel

In 2007, ESRA founded its counseling service, offering affordable emotional support specifically for English speakers.

Due to lack of funding, family members of Oct 7 victims won't receive mental health support

In response, FLM has turned to the public for financial support to continue providing therapy for victims' family members.

Massive happiness study: Tuesdays and mornings are best. People love routine

Researchers suggest adjusting mental health support services to match fluctuating needs throughout the day.

State of mental health in Israel is 'extremely challenging,' says NATAL CEO

"Despite Israel’s experience with trauma from war and terror, we have never faced an event of this magnitude, both in terms of numbers and the complexity of the cases."

05/03/2025
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