Mental Health
Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025
Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.
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KeepOlim: supporting olim where the system falls short
Two years into the war: One in every five calls to ERAN is from a child or adolescent
France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely inactive in males, only turning on during major social or reproductive events.
Knesset advances bill granting October 7 victims unlimited mental health treatment
The bill was sponsored by MK Merav Michaeli and Moshe Gafni and passed unanimously, with 19 Knesset members voting in favor and none opposed.
Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds
Analysis of 17,523 helpline chats reveals unexpected shift in mental health concerns during national crisis
Psychotherapist explains: Why are there more sex addicts after October 7?
The events of October 7 and the war led to a quiet rise in compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction – a mental phenomenon that can be understood and treated, without shame and without guilt.
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
Men in a cave: Why awareness is our way out to the light
A medtech founder shares five awareness practices for mental and physical health that restore balance and reduce daily stress.
Shlomi initiative uses sensory design, soft architecture to support trauma recovery in children
Rather than simply offering play or stimulation, the space integrates all five senses - sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste - to create an environment of safety, calm, and predictability.
Confronting Israel’s mental health emergency
As millions recover from the stress of war, JDC is expanding care, harnessing technology, and fostering resilience across Israel
New study reveals how the brain prepares facial expressions before we move
Every time we show facial gestures, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance.
Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war against Hamas, Hezbollah persists
Israeli studies show that the Gaza war and conflicts in Lebanon and Syria have taken their toll on the mental health of soldiers.
