Anxiety

Defense in Lindsay Clancy case claims psychosis behind her killing her children

While Clancy admitted to killing her children, the defense has argued that due to postpartum psychosis and overmedication, she should not be held criminally responsible.

Lindsay Clancy listens in the coutroom during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 13, 2026.
Forest therapy

New study: This simple thing may reduce stress, anxiety and depression

Elderly woman reacts to devastating medical test results during consultation (illustration)

Living in limbo land: Navigating health scares, medical uncertainty - opinion

The path back to ourselves.

Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration


Eight tips to cope with anxiety during war

Psychiatrist Dr. Ilan Volkov offers us ways to identify and cope with anxiety, and teaches us what we should really do in case of an anxiety attack.


If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains

While your brain evolved to save you from a falling rock or speeding predator, the anxieties of modern life are often a lot more abstract. So why do we experience fear the way we do?

Anxiety (illustrative).

Do depression and anxiety raise your risk of cancer? New study says no

Scientists have long thought that depression and anxiety can lead to a higher risk of cancer. A new study shows that this may not be the case.

 An artistic illustrative photo of a man suffering from depression.

Social anxiety: Impact of forced lockdowns and isolation

For people with preexisting social anxiety conditions, the return to social life post-COVID is more complicated.

 People adapted to the imposed decrease in social interaction

Political turmoil causes Israelis anxiety, depression - ERAN

In the past week, an unprecedented number of 1,338 distress calls were received by ERAN, including dozens of calls that were defined by the applicants as directly arising from the political crisis.

 A protester lies in foliage during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial reform, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.

Holiday blues: Recognizing signs of depression and anxiety in your child

What are the manifestations of depression and anxiety in teenagers, what are the causes, and how are they treated?

 Social anxiety can be isolating (illustrative)

Playing with preschoolers could improve the mental wellbeing of retirement-home residents

A new study shows that interactions between children and the elderly can improve the mental health of senior citizens.

Senior woman hugging a young child

Stressed? Here's 17 quick ways to calm yourself down

You can't completely avoid stress in life, but you can learn to manage it better. There is no doubt that we'd be more satisfied living lives full of peace and calm instead of pressure and stress.

 Stress (illustrative).

5 common medications that can trigger depression

Depression very common and one in six people will suffer from it during their lifetime. Genetics, environment, and even medications you take can trigger the imbalance.

Teen depression

5 common medications that can trigger depression

Depression very common and one in six people will suffer from it during their lifetime. Genetics, environment, and even medications you take can trigger the imbalance.

Teen depression