Loneliness

Surrounded yet alone: The hidden loneliness behind Israel’s mental health crisis - opinion

A large and important study of online mental health support, conducted by the University of Haifa and Ben-Gurion University, analyzed real-time helpline data following the October 7 massacre.

|ByRENEE GARFINKEL
Liron Barda and Bar Asraf
A person is seen sitting alone (illustrative).

Parashat Balak: What is the price of aloneness?

In a highly integrated world, the isolation of the State of Israel is itself a strategic risk. Some voices in Israel deride this issue or dismiss concerns about how we are viewed.

|ByMOSHE TARAGIN
The surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world

Researchers reveal the surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world

In the shadow of the war and the prolonged stay at home, experts warn that chronic loneliness has become a global health crisis.

|ByNEWS AGENCIES
What do Israelis dream about post October 7?

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Fostering love in wartime: The silent struggle of Israel’s singles - opinion

The desire for love is not a luxury. It is a human need. The more we listen to the voices of singles, the more we give space to their pain and their potential, and the more we can foster real change.

JUNE 9, 2025By NAOMI MARMON GRUMET
An illustrative image of a single woman watching a couple walk by.

Loneliness linked to harmful changes in blood proteins associated with disease, study finds

The researchers found that loneliness directly influences the levels of five specific proteins. Four of these proteins are associated with brain regions that perform emotional and social tasks.

JANUARY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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