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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
The dark side of brilliance: The emotional and social struggles of gifted children
Many parents aspire for their child to join this elite club, often without fully understanding the price that comes with it; What does a gifted individual experience? How do they feel when they outpace everyone around them by five steps? What does their childhood look like, and what kind of adults do they become? It’s not all shiny in the Ivory Tower
Or Sopher | 07.08.23
I tried Ketamine, New York’s trendiest treatment drug
My heart was racing, I had trouble breathing, the nurse suddenly looked like an ostrich; Unlike in Israel, in the Big Apple, anyone, whether depressed or just feeling like a trip, and willing to pay, can have Ketamine treatment; It used to be known as the 'horse anesthetic'; In a clinic covered in fury stuffed sloth dolls, I left my body and felt divine insights from songs on Spotify
Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.10.23
Report sounds alarm on Israeli youth's post-COVID mental health crisis
‘While life moved on for a while, the hardships that youth faced and deepened during the COVID pandemic haven’t lessened,’ report states, as 13% reported self-harm and 44% deal with anxiety and depression
Hadar Gil-Ad | 06.06.23
התאבדויות התאבדות אובדנות גברים
Suicide rates surge among younger Israelis
Experts warn that lack of a proper database and budget shortfall makes it impossible to properly tackle the rise in suicide; Health Ministry says due to a new benchmark for the role, it is still working to develop standard
Adir Yanko, Hadar Gil-Ad | 05.24.23
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How do you overcome sexual anxiety after a dry spell?
Sexologist Shelly Verod says that despite the worries and doubts, the body's sexual functions kick into action when arousal is present between partners, and adds that you shouldn't worry about preconceived expectations
Shelly Varod | 04.23.23
Schizophrenia
Israeli-American study uncovers genetic cause of childhood schizophrenia
There are approximately 200 people with childhood schizophrenia in Israel today; Symptoms include altered cognitive and behavioral functions, erroneous thoughts, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and decreased motivation
i24NEWS | 03.28.23
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