Mental Health

A doctor and a naturopath explain: How to restore the body to balance after a period of stress

How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense of balance?

Periods of prolonged stress affect not only mood, but also the body, and especially the digestive system
Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan participating in a flight mission.

Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide

The thoughts race around extreme scenarios, and the simple ability to enjoy the moment is reduced

We are all in a transparent prison right now. But there is a way out of it

People attend a drag performance in an underground parking lot used as a protected space in Tel Aviv, amid the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing rocket fire toward Israel.

Israeli youth maintain positive moods amid global life satisfaction crisis, war - opinion


The reality of 'neurodiversity': Autism awareness under Iranian missile attacks

HEALTH AFFAIRS: “I want to stay in the car!” - a wartime moment exposes the gap between ideology and reality.

A WORLD of color, pattern, and inner logic: a collaborative drawing by Kfar Shimon artists Nir Aloni, Noga Eitan, and Danny, whose work reflects the complexity, creativity, and emotional depth often hidden behind public misunderstandings of autism.

As Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens, new treatment offers hope for scarred IDF veterans

Combat veterans fight for recognition and care, while a new treatment emerges as a possible solution for PTSD.

PTSD illustration.

Want to make changes in life right now? This is how you will avoid mistakes

Dina Dror, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, explains how to distinguish between a considered decision and an emotional response to ongoing pressure.

In periods of uncertainty, many consider dramatic changes in life

The mistake we all make in holiday cleaning – and how to fix it

This year, Passover cleaning takes on a new meaning, and experts explain how to turn it into an opportunity for internal cleansing to strengthen resilience and cope with a challenging period.

Passover, spring, and renewal are also a good time for internal cleasing

What happens to our brain when we watch "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race"?

Amid unbearable stress, many turn to reality shows for comfort, using others’ dramas as a way to regulate emotions and preserve mental stability.

The Big Brother 2026

Research: Fathers get depressed after child's birth, just not right away

Estimates suggest that about one in ten fathers experiences postpartum depression.

 An illustrative image of babies.

Only 30% of young people in Israel optimistic about future, Aluma survey reveals

The data reflects the feelings of the young people participating in the survey, but paints a worrying picture that is mirrored in Aluma’s ongoing work in the field.

People take cover in a bomb shelter from incoming missiles fired from Iran in Tel Aviv, March 16, 2026.

After 4 weeks of war, it is already hard to feel compassion for others. And that’s okay

There is something particularly complex about this period. If you feel indifference or an inability to empathize with the pain of others – it may actually be good for you.

everything becomes more difficult

Why complaining about the war actually contributes to national resilience

Politicians and even media figures criticize citizens who complain about the war and its side effects. A clinical psychologist explains why it is actually very worthwhile for you to complain.

Why complaining about the war actually contributes to national resilience

A celebration of giving in Jerusalem

The President and First Lady Join Arava Doron’s Bat Mitzvah Initiative

President and First Lady join Bat Mitzvah initiative