Mental Health
Between routine and emergency: How do we slowly return to a reality that changed quickly?
Until a few days ago, we were all still running to shelters, and now routine. How do we cope with this rapid and unnatural return, and why do we need a lot of patience?
Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll
A shattered covenant: Israel’s lone soldiers and the broken promise of care
Writing through war: Helping Israelis process trauma across generations - opinion
Inside trauma: How AI is helping Israelis see the invisible wounds of war
The following images were created by Tal Pasternak Magnezi to illustrate the complex, often wordless symptoms of trauma.
Working through war: Six ways Israelis can stay calm amid constant threat
The following are six suggestions for dealing with the security situation in a way that may help alleviate stress.
When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire
From yoga and art workshops to online communities and dark humor, Israelis are building new emotional lifelines.
From survival to learning: How to return children to frameworks the right way
With the reopening of the education system, an educational psychologist explains how we should help children return to routine.
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?
Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide
The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.
We are all in a transparent prison right now. But there is a way out of it
Precisely during the Festival of Freedom, Israelis find themselves under a real and ongoing threat. A psychologist explains how it is possible to create true freedom in the mind.
Israeli youth maintain positive moods amid global life satisfaction crisis, war - opinion
"In Israel, the reality encountered within the IDF is harsh, but ultimately produces something far healthier - far more communal and meaningful," researcher Anat Fanti says.
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.
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.
