Anxiety

Lighting Hanukkah candles in an age of Jewish anxiety - opinion

Hanukkah is no longer just a memory of survival. It is a test of Israel’s responsibility to Jews facing fear abroad.

Hatzalah in Sydney volunteers responding a mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.
What do Israelis dream about post October 7?

Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study

DR. SHMUEL ATTIAS treats a patient with reflexology.

Reflexology can reduce patients' anxiety before undergoing surgery, Israeli study finds

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Brick by brick: Lessons from the walls of Jerusalem


How to improve your mental wellness

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A massive study discovered the habit that will make you happier

A life-changing habit – short writing about your values or strengths reduces anxiety, strengthens self-confidence, and increases happiness. No therapy, no app – just a pen and paper.

A woman writing at home

Social media fuels anxiety and weakens resilience - opinion

Reliance on social media for news is associated with higher anxiety and lower perceptions of national resilience among Israelis.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

Actually, I did die: Living with survivor's uncertainty - opinion

Uncertainty anxiety tends to follow a U-shaped curve. You worry a lot at the beginning, forget about it in the middle, then worry again at the end.

UNCERTAINTY PARADOX: Is there a way out?

Your mental health isn’t great either? You’re not alone – this is the situation in Israel

Data show that in the past decade there has been an increase of almost one hundred percent in visits to family doctors related to depression and anxiety.

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Half of Israelis struggling with sleep, anxiety, and fatigue a month after operation Rising Lion

A new survey by Maccabi Healthcare Services reveals widespread negative effects on the physical and mental health of Israelis following the fighting in Gaza and the conflict with Iran.

 MENTAL ILLNESS requires constant self-care and positive choices.

New study: This plant improves sexual function and reduces depression

Ginseng is an ancient medicinal plant with components that help regulate hormones and the nervous system. One of its remarkable benefits is for women in menopause.

A particularly natural and beneficial solution

How SAHAR’s silent lifeline saves lives in Israel

Inbar Shenfeld leads SAHAR-Online Mental Support, the only Israeli helpline offering anonymous, lifesaving mental health support – entirely through text.

 FOR OVER 25 years, SAHAR has been Israel’s only text-based mental health helpline.

Healing the invisible wounds: How ‘A Father is Born’ helps soldiers transition back to family life

Gideon Igra discusses how WIZO’s ‘A Father is Born’ program helps male soldiers overcome mental health challenges and reintegrate into family life.

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Gideon Igra: Men's mental health in times of war

Gideon Igra sits down with The Jerusalem Post's Studio Producer, Yuval Barnea.

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Suspect someone is lying to you? This is the question you need to ask them

A behavioral expert who worked for 20 years in the U.S. Navy reveals two simple questions that can immediately expose whether someone is lying to you.

How to tell when someone is lying to you?