Stress

War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds

A study conducted by the Maccabident Research Institute found that ongoing national security tensions led to significant changes in the dental and skeletal development of children and teens.

MACCABIDENT’S DR. Doron Haim: Anxiety alters hormonal regulation, which can affect how and when teeth emerge.
Awareness practices for health — person meditating in natural light, symbolic exit from Plato's cave.

Men in a cave: Why awareness is our way out to the light

Soldiers take a break at the border with Gaza. The battle against PTSD is a moral and national imperative.

Digital attention exercises reduce soldiers’ PTSD risk, study shows

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Brick by brick: Lessons from the walls of Jerusalem


The severe impact of October 7 on autistic children and their families

The October 7 attack worsened PTSD in autistic children and increased stress for their parents, highlighting the need for tailored mental health support.

 ELWYN CENTERS treat children with developmental delays and autism, and research shows that this early intervention can have a significant impact on their progression.

October 7 led to a nation of 'broken heart syndrome', study finds

Israel study finds almost 100% increase in "broken heart syndrome" since October 7 

Family members visit the graves of their loved ones at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on April 11, 2021

Taking the lead in PTSD treatment at TAU’s National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience

An emergency fund was raised by Tel Aviv University to speed up the opening of the clinic, which opened on January 1, 2024.

 TAU TRAUMA CLINIC staff of 30+

This is how I deal with anxiety and stress from the unexpected - opinion

Is there a way to transform anxious uncertainty into expectational uncertainty? To treat what usually makes me anxious with a sense of curiosity?

 WHAT ABOUT this worry: Will my luggage will be next off the conveyor belt?

A friendly pat on the back can improve performance in basketball

In difficult situations, physical touch like a hug or a pat on the back can reduce stress.

 A basketball passing through a hoop.

Is eating foods with food dyes bad for you? Here's what you should know

Are food colorings really necessary in children's sweets? Dr. Maya Roseman explains the side effects of food coloring on our health and on that of our children.

 Sweets, illustration

Rising stress of war: 78% reported in boys and 69% in girls, concerning report shows

The education system wasn't prepared for a state of emergency in terms of security. Until October 7, 26% of schools didn't have the proper protection, and 15% had no protection at all.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 14, 2023.

Chronic stress can cause cancer spread - study

Cancer patients, especially, have many sources of severe stress, including worrying about their prognosis and enduring weeks of therapy. 

 Stress (illustrative).

Israel sees rapid increase in use of sleeping pills since October 7

Pharmacies across the country are dealing with a flood of requests for medical and alternative sleep medications • Experts warn: Drugs damage the structure of sleep and cause addiction

 An older woman is seen sleeping in bed (illustrative).

National PTSD clinic launched  at Tel Aviv University 

TAU's National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience has opened a PTSD clinic on January 1 to handle the expected surge in trauma patients after the October 7 massacre.

 THE CLINIC team: Treating PTSD as soon as possible.