Mental Health

Nightmares, hyper-alertness, and trauma: Report reveals mental harm of freed hostages

Psychological and physical scars plague freed hostages, says a new health report from the Hostage Family Forum's Medical Team.

02/12/2024

Israeli start-up analyzes mental state through video

Next time you upload a video of yourself, think again—an Israeli startup has developed an advanced AI-driven technology that analyzes people’s mental states through video.

By LIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
27/11/2024
Israelis take part in a demonstration in support of the 16 year old victim of a gang rape in Eilat a

One year later, Israelis, especially women, traumatized by Oct. 7 sexual violence

Most of those surveyed said that they believe that potential sexual assault towards the hostages should affect a ceasefire.

27/11/2024
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Crisis support to the Jewish community after the murder of Rabbi Kogan

The Jerusalem Post spoke to the Jewish world's largest emotional crisis service about the help they are giving following the murder of Chabad Rabbi Kogan in the UAE.

Rejection Sensitivity: How often it occurs and how it affects our feelings and behaviors

While living with high degrees of rejection sensitivity is emotionally painful, the good news is that it is totally treatable, with good rates of success. 

By DR MIKE GROPPER
25/11/2024

Psychological toll Israelis face during war must be acknowledged and treated

Israel is grappling with the psychological toll on more than 100 released hostages, thousands of injured soldiers, tens of thousands of evacuees from border communities in the South and North.

Jewish Federations, Health Ministry open first of 16 mental health centers

The community health centers aim to provide access to services for hundreds of thousands of Israelis without the stigma associated with mental illness. 

Google's Gemini AI tells student to 'Please die'

"You are not special, you are not important, and you are not needed...Please die. Please,” the AI message read.

It is vital for Israel to invest in its mental health caregivers

Preserving our national resilience requires remembering that investing in mental health is not only an immediate need but also a vital preparation for whatever challenges may lie ahead. 

By YARDEN ABARBANEL
17/11/2024

How is the rise of antisemitism impacting Diaspora Jews? Mental health experts discuss

The ongoing mental health crisis about diaspora Jews calls for building resilience, not pathologizing, spiritual and mental health leaders said at a recent Mental Health IsReal event

By SHIRA DICKER/THE MEDIA LINE
14/11/2024
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