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הקמת המרכז לשירות בריאות הנפש
1 in 5 wounded soldiers suffers from psychological injury
Defense and Health ministries announce new joint committee to improve connectivity between the wounded and mental health officials to facilitate access to care; More than 6,400 wounded personnel have been treated by the rehabilitation division since October 7
Adir Yanko | 04.02.24
חטופים ברכבי הצלב האדום משתחררים מידי שבי חמאס
'The children are drawing severed limbs' after October 7 trauma
Teachers' union head says drawings are an outlet for mounting distress; warns a military win will not replace the need to deal with their trauma
Tamar Trabelsi-Haddad | 02.20.24
כלבנות טיפולית לאומית שירותי בריאות
Man's best friend: Therapeutic dog therapy redefines success in mental health
As the volume of referrals to mental health practitioners in Israel continues to climb rapidly, a unique treatment initiative has been introduced in mental health clinics; The key players in this program: Dogs who have received special training, managing to remove mental barriers much faster than humans ever could
Eitan Geffen | 02.10.24
סדנאות עיבוד לחימה לחיילים שהשתחררו משירות במלחמה
Soldiers who come out of Gaza try to leave behind guilt and aggression
Reservists take part in workshop, "Processing Combat Experiences," to try and return to normal; Yoni Asraf, 39, from Los Angeles, says: "It's like an apocalyptic movie, there is complete silence between explosions' Idan Aharon, 24, lost three of his battalion mates: 'I saw all the guys crying, and I felt guilty that I couldn't cry'
Gilad Cohen | 02.04.24
תופסים מחסה מול משרדי יוניסף בתל אביב בזמן אזעקה
Most Israelis dealing with mental health issues due to Gaza war, study finds
Haifa University reports 60% of Israelis who weren't directly affected by Hamas war develop severe acute stress disorder and even PTSD
Hadar Gil-Ad , Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 12.18.23
ריצה טיפולית
How running therapy can ease stress and maintain health
Certified running therapy coach says treatment is suitable for any healthy individuals who wish to improve their mental health through physical exercise
Smadar Cohen Terkel | 12.12.23
ועדת הבריאות
Mental health system sounds the alarm on the aftermath of war
Mental health professionals reached out to the Health Ministry, demanding it prepare for an expected surge in patient numbers when war concludes, or they'll be forced to make a public declaration of their inability to provide adequate treatment
Adir Yanko | 11.21.23
רכבים שרופים ברעים
Music festival massacre survivors involuntarily committed due to mental breakdowns
Mental health experts urge Health Ministry to address PTSD surge and needs of numerous atrocity victims after delay in providing support to already ailing health system
Adir Yanko | 11.14.23
החורבן בקיבוץ בארי
We've all seen the atrocities, but not all of us would require psychological treatment
Most people in Israel may experience acute stress disorder, but few will develop post traumatic stress; top psychiatrist explains dealing with trauma
Dr. Zvi Fishel | 10.31.23
'I feel like if I throw up, I'd die'
Yael Bibi suffers from emetophobia, which manifests as a deep anxiety about the possibility that she or someone around her might vomit; It's a life-disrupting condition that has led her to avoid many things, including pregnancy
Ifat Manhardt | 09.29.23
How repression helps us in life and when it becomes a problem
We all use repression to cope with destructive emotions and life's challenges; While essential for survival and maintaining normalcy, this mechanism can lead to psychological issues and consumes energy in our efforts to deny the reality of death
Ofir Hauzman | 09.09.23
Belev Echad retreat for disabled IDF veterans
Summer retreat for disabled IDF vets changing lives
Local initiative of NY Jewish community now turning into a global movement with goal of providing comprehensive rehabilitation framework for injured IDF veterans and their families
Ynetnews | 09.07.23
רינת קנט
Being shunned as a kid prompted me to help others suffering the same
After years of being ganged up on and ridiculed by classmates, Rinat Kant says she worked through her trauma and now hopes to be part of the solution for others
Tzipora roman | 08.24.23
Don't ignore the clues: Is OCD secretly running your thoughts?
Sometimes it's an obsession with cleanliness, sometimes it's nail-biting, sometimes it's refreshing your ex's Facebook page every few minutes; how do you know where the line is drawn between perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? When are repetitive thoughts considered normal, and when might they become triggers? At what age can OCD be diagnosed, and what are the ways to treat it?
Ofir Hauzman | 07.22.23
אקסטזי MDMA סם סמים סמי מסיבות
Psychedelic treatment for mental health: Will Israel embrace the Australian approach?
Australia permitted psychiatrists to prescribe ecstasy and psilocybin mushrooms for the treatment of depression and PTSD, raising a heated debate: Is this safe? Who is it suitable for? What are the implications? And what are the chances of this being approved in Israel next?
Dr. Itay Gal | 07.17.23
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