Psychology

War deprives women and youth of sufficient psychological therapists

84% of the female respondents answered that they had experienced mental harm, and 24% answered that they had already sought mental help or had become interested in it.

How to get things done

Why do humans procrastinate - and how can we stop?

Results showed the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation or emotional energy for effective self-control was linked to students procrastinating.

Talmud [illustrative]

Honoring EFRAT: An organization that provides support to parents

How wise is the Talmud, and how wonderful is the organization called EFRAT. 

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
17/02/2024

A look at competitive victimhood in Israeli society

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: As Israel continues to navigate the complexities of its societal fabric, this study offers a crucial insight into the mechanisms of conflict and perception among its people.

By NECHUMI YAFFE
09/02/2024

WATCH: 'The more you read, the more curious you become'

Nivedha Mohan Raj, PhD student at the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Managing Editor of Jpost.com.

Got your goat? Research shows that goats read human emotion

Goats can interpret human emotion by voice, adding to our understanding.

EMDR: The trauma therapy treatment that changes lives

EMDR can help remind us that trauma doesn’t define or consume us, that it has no right to steal any aspect of our lives.

By RACHEL RASHKIN-SHOOT
28/01/2024

Gaza border residents raise concerns over mental health, well-being

Insights from a comprehensive survey of the people from the Sdot Hanegev regional council.

How does Hamas use psychological warfare to enhance its position?

Experts say Hamas hostage videos and propaganda aim to push Israelis to urge the gov't for a cease-fire in return for the hostages, and to increase pressure on Israel to cease Gaza operations.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
23/01/2024
Teen depression (illustrative)

Israel needs more mental health services in English

There are no specific statistics or research on youth and adult Anglo suicide rates in Israel, but communities with large populations of English-speaking immigrants have been hard hit in recent years

By TATYA PROCHKO
17/01/2024
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