Psychology
How packaging makes us think food is healthy – when the opposite is true
Studies reveal how colors, captions and markings on food packaging cause us to perceive products as healthy – even when they are loaded with sugar, salt and fat.
Uncomfortable taking the last bite in a shared meal? There is a deep psychological reason for this
War’s hidden toll: Mental health treatment in Israel surges 240%
Renowned psychologist and Auschwitz survivor Edith Eger dies at 98
UN to recognize hostage families as victims of Hamas's psychological terror
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, will present the report at a special event in Geneva, Switzerland.
Italy's first online psycho-oncology platform offers remote support to cancer patients
Over 50% of cancer patients in Italy develop significant emotional distress affecting treatment and survival.
The virtual world’s impact: Are we at risk of losing the human connection?
Although the Internet is not inherently harmful, the key lies in how it is used and the impact it has on one’s life.
Families of hostages declared dead suffer severe psychological toll, unable to grieve
Parents of reportedly deceased hostage: “I have dreams of Itay. I see him waving to me from the Red Cross van, coming home to me.”
After 500 days of war: Alarming amount of soldiers suffer from mental health issues
Since the war began, 846 soldiers and security personnel have been killed, and 15,000 have been wounded, and 7,500 deal with psychological trauma, including PTSD.
Time running out for remaining hostages, freed hostage Ohad Ben Ami warns
Ben Ami shared his message via recorded video at a rally for the return of all the hostages on Saturday at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.
The process of healing: Letting go of wartime anger, pain
We must work to leave behind our trauma, and focus on new beginnings. In doing so, we grow together and add greater meaning to our lives.
Israel's innovative ingenuity can help with our mental health crisis - opinion
By blending human compassion with technological innovation, Israel can create a mental health system that not only heals but uplifts its people.
![Mental health [illustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/435031 "Mental health [illustrative]")
How finding meaning helped Israeli hostages endure 478 days in Hamas captivity
Viktor Frankl's studies on Holocaust survivors share insight into how hope can keep one alive in even the most hellish of situations.
Hamas' long shadow will require greater investment into mental health resources - opinion
We need to learn to spot the signs of PTSD in ourselves and others and to signpost those who are struggling to the appropriate services.
