Emotional stress

The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous

Stress doesn’t disappear overnight and continues to affect the body. Cholesterol is one indicator influenced not only by diet but also by recent physical and emotional stress.

The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous
Gaining weight

Gaining weight? This is how it happens without you noticing

Stress manifests first in our digestive system

Does your stomach turn when you are stressed? Dr. Maya Rosman with the solution

It's OK to stop from time to time

Between routine and emergency: How do we slowly return to a reality that changed quickly?


Why the war with Iran is different from anything we’ve known – and how it affects us all

How the disruption of sleep during wartime nights affects our concentration, mood, and daily functioning – and what we can do to cope better.

 After two nights or more, the effects begin to accumulate

Pregnancy in a time of uncertainty: How to calm yourself at home

Pregnant women experience anxiety and stress in these difficult days even more intensely. Here are practical tips on how to reduce stress and protect the health of the fetus and the mother.

An opportunity arises to pause, breathe, and listen inward

Food against anxiety: Here’s everything you should eat to reduce stress

The connection between food and anxiety might sound a bit strange, but it turns out the effect is almost immediate. Here are the foods that will calm you down – even just a little.

 Avocado toast

Dr. Maya Roseman: Craving something sweet? Here’s how to calm your brain without paying in calories

Everything you need to know about the link between fatigue, stress, sugar cravings, and how to give your body what it wants in a balanced way that won’t cause you to crash.

 Got to have something sweet? Now you know why

Israeli calls to mental health hotlines spike amid Iranian missile barrages

The Health Ministry reported that it had received thousands of calls to its emotional support hotline during Iran's continued assault on Israel.

  Israelis take cover in a public shelter in Jerusalem, during a ballistic missile attack fired from Iran into Israel June 13, 2025.

Are you being gaslighted by your rabbi or therapist? Here's how to tell - explainer

Morning prayer: “Keep us far from an evil person and an evil companion.”

 Gaslighting is the deliberate attempt to gain control over others by making them doubt their very identity, feelings, and perceptions (illustrative)

Society will play a crucial role in released hostages mental health healing - opinion

Even a small gesture of understanding can make a significant difference. This way, we can help them not only return to a sense of normalcy but also rebuild lives filled with meaning and purpose.

 IRIT ALONI, head of the NATAL clinical unit, holds a therapy session.

Ocean of hope: Asking for help is never a sign of weakness - opinion

Asking for help is among the bravest and most empowering choices we can make.

 ISRAELI SURFER Anat Lelior in action during the Surfing Women’s Round Heat 2 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, in Tahiti, French Polynesia, in August.

How Western Negev residents cope with trauma after October 7 - study

The study reveals that older participants exhibited lower signs of stress and anxiety than younger ones.

 DESTRUCTION CAUSED by Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Be’eri, near the Israel-Gaza border, on October 7 last year: ‘As with every Israeli, I had people around me affected by the massacre. My sister-in-law’s family was slaughtered in Kibbutz Be’eri,’ the writer mourns.

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+