Anxiety
The mistake we all make when we open our health fund laboratory results
Blood tests have become in recent years one of the greatest sources of anxiety for patients. In most cases there is no reason for concern, but there are values that require investigation.
Even if the children seem "as usual," something in them has probably changed
Mental health crisis spinning out of control
A CBT kit that helps parents and children cope with anxiety at home
Over four-fifths of Israeli students struggling to study amid war with Iran - poll
Conducted among 1,220 respondents, including 240 reserve soldiers, the poll highlights significant disruptions to students' ability to study, attend exams, and later return to full academic routines.
The breathing technique that calms anxiety and is used by security organizations
It is simple, it is effective, and it can be done from anywhere – yes, even in a shelter next to other people. Meet the tactical counting technique that will calm you.
Excessive thinking may increase anxiety – but there is a way to stop it
Excessive thinking intensifies anxiety and harms the sense of control, but it can be calmed using simple means. Here are 8 practical psychological tools for reducing mental overload.
A clinical psychologist explains: The method that calms anxiety – and takes less than a minute
We are in an extremely tense period and many people experience anxiety attacks. This is what can be done to calm down – and it takes a minute.
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.
Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds
The study, conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Haifa and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, drew on a cross-sectional online survey of 465 adults in Israel.
How to talk to children about the situation without passing on our anxiety to them?
In one of Israel’s most complex moments, many parents believe they are shielding their children from a frightening reality. But are they really doing what their children need most?
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.
Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study
Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, the researchers analyzed 203 dream narratives collected in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack and the Israel–Hamas war that followed.
Reflexology can reduce patients' anxiety before undergoing surgery, Israeli study finds
Also known as “zone therapy,” reflexology is an ancient practice that began in Egypt, China, and India and made its way to the West a century ago.
