Mental Health
'A prank': Israel Police detain suspect for shooting rubber bullets at Ashkelon kindergarten
A six-year-old child reported being struck in the forehead, while two other children said bullets were fired at them, but did not hit.
IDF neutralizes disturbed Israeli who attempted stabbing in northern West Bank
Haifa court sentences psychiatric nurse to seven years over death of teen patient
Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion
The cheap habit that improves brain function and builds mental resilience
A new study explains how writing, even a grocery list or a WhatsApp message, helps regulate emotions, improve functioning, and cope better with life’s challenges.
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.
A study examined: How does working from home affect your mental state?
Many people work in a hybrid position – meaning they work a few days from home and a few from the office. Does this affect the mental well-being of employees, and who benefits the most?
You wouldn’t suspect it: Surprising signs that you may be depressed
Depression does not show up the same way for everyone. But if you thought it manifests as sadness and isolation, you might be surprised to learn that it has some rather unexpected signs.
A symptom of adult failure: Why 40% of Israeli teens exhibit violent, aggressive behavior - opinion
Teen violence is a wake-up call. It invites us to rebuild the social fabric that has unraveled. The choice of what the coming years will look like for this generation rests in our hands.
TikTok and Instagram are driving eating disorders in teens - study
New research from Ashkelon finds that one in eight college students shows signs of pathological eating, with Instagram and TikTok-style content a key risk factor.
MK Mazarsky blasts Israel’s consolidation of eight ministries under two ministers
Israel’s winter surge in health and welfare demands exposes gaps created by overloaded ministries and stalled parliamentary committees
Invisible costs of trauma and post-trauma: The economic plight Israel faces - opinion
National trauma is not a private matter; it spills into every sphere: our relationships, classrooms, clinics, and even the roads, and all of this carries a significant economic cost.
Melbourne synagogue arsonist freed from jail as judge rules schizophrenia, not hate, motivated fire
Loras, who was homeless at the time of the arson, was suffering from severe hallucinations of zombies during the arson, Magistrate Malcolm Thomas said.
Meet the natural pain reliever you didn’t know about
It’s free, has no side effects, and even Maimonides recommended it nearly 900 years ago: Laughter is a natural pain reliever, balances the body and mind, and improves physical and emotional health.
Israel must address the psychologist shortage to save lives - and the economy - opinion
Mental health care is not only a moral necessity but also an economic one.
