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Children in the north are not all right: 'My daughter cries at night, my son runs to the shelter from any noise'

A study of the war's impact on children and teens found that most are grappling with significant emotional challenges, exacerbated by a lack of proper guidance from adults; 'No one has taken the time to speak with educators or parents about the implications of this situation,' says Noam, a father of 3 and a mental health professional; 'Without this, there will be no real recovery'

Hadar Gil-Ad | 12.05.24

The volunteer Israeli rescue workers, whose role is to collect the remains of the dead, have begun attending group healing sessions

Israel retreat helps rescuers heal from October 7 terror attack

Visitors receive treatments such as ice baths and voice therapy to lower stress levels and resilience; 'I was in a very bad mental state, couldn't sleep at night, I was sleeping on the floor and had all kinds of strange symptoms' one ZAKA rescuer says

AFP | 11.25.24

Children's plight during war: 'My son had a panic attack in the middle of a fieldtrip'

Israeli children’s mental state worsens during wartime as Israel National Council for the Child shares worrying data about their physical and mental state over the last year

Hadar Gil-Ad | 11.21.24

Lack of sleep in your 40s may accelerate brain aging, study shows

'Sleep is the third essential need after air and water, as sleep debt impacts focus, memory, mood, coordination and reaction times,' expert says

Tzur Gueta | 11.21.24

Ofek student receives her IDF uniform in order to perform voluntary service

Students with mental health challenges volunteer for Israeli Navy commandos

'Special in Uniform' program allows students to contribute to military during these challenging times; Here are some of their stories

Ynetnews | 11.20.24

'It's euphoric': We took part in a cacao ceremony

Ynet reporter joins group taking part in ancient tradition connecting body and mind via the making and drinking of hot cocoa alongside mediation, dance and music

Assaf Kamar | 11.17.24

Dennis Prager (speaking) at the Mental Health IsReal conference in New York, New York

In NYC, Jewish leaders and influencers discuss mental health as antisemitism rises

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

Shira Dicker/The Media Line | 11.13.24

Holocaust survivors in north distressed, anxious as they battle 'bad memory from the past'

Over the past year, requests for medical assistance from elderly residents in northern Israel, including Holocaust survivors, have surged; 'I never thought I'd have to feel this tension again,' says 89-year old in Nahariya unable to reach her shelter during attacks

Yair Kraus | 11.11.24

Ear-pinning surgery: Changing children's lives

Many children experience shaming and bullying over their protruding ears, but Israeli physician who invented new procedure to make operation less invasive says it doesn't have to be so

Ariela Ayalon | 11.07.24

Parents, it's time to talk about Tiktok with your children

Despite TikTok's adverse effects on children, we cannot forcefully remove them from the platform; The only thing we can do is teach them to use it responsibly

Nirit Tzuk | 10.21.24

How do childhood traumatic events affect mental health in adulthood? A crying girl sitting on the floor

Are mental disorders linked to childhood trauma?

A study involving thousands of twin pairs explores whether mental disorders are caused by genetics, environment, or both

Tal Fisher / Davidson Institute of Science | 09.20.24

FDA rejects use of MDMA for PTSD

Advisory Committee says it is concerned over allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior during a clinical trial and the potential for severe health risks after taking the drug

News Agencies, Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.11.24

October 7 victims still experiencing mental anguish, study shows

Data show while many in general population gradually recovering from mental ramifications of Hamas attack, victims continue to experience severe post-traumatic symptoms and mental health challenges

Hadar Gil-Ad | 08.06.24

לכתבה! בית חולים זמני המתנה בריאות הנפש אביגיל גריפיל

Anticipation of Iranian retaliation weighs heavily on Israelis mental health

Tehran threatens major retaliation for Haniyeh’s assassination, leaving Israelis to grapple with security uncertainty even before any attack; 'The tension is natural; it’s a normal reaction to an abnormal situation,' says clinical psychologist

Ron Crissy | 08.05.24

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צה״ל ברצועת עזה, מרחב תל אל סולטן

'There's no such thing as a lone reservist; there's an entire family that is mobilized'

299 days into war began, many reservists still on active duty, leaving families to bear increasing burdens; 'For months, I couldn't sleep in our bedroom; it magnifies the loneliness and fear,' says mother of 4 whose husband on duty since October 7

Hadar Gil-Ad | 07.31.24