Mental Health
The Ebenezer Scrooge model: Can Yom Kippur really bring repentance and change?
From Dickens’s Ebenezer Scrooge to modern psychology, the journey from remorse to lasting behavioral change reveals why Yom Kippur can be both a reckoning and a starting point.
Enduring the tragedy of loss, Israeli families of suicide victims struggle to find a path to life
Music festival survivors, victims' relatives discuss PTSD, substance abuse, mental health effects
Rosh Hashanah 2026: What does ‘shana tova’ mean in an Israel divided by politics? - opinion
Ichilov, Lema'anchem to open free trauma center for reservists, security forces, families
The initiative will expand Ichilov's Assif Center and offer rapid, short-term treatment amid a sharp rise in mental health distress since October 7.
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.
CENTCOM refutes reports of sailors jumping from USS Lincoln as conditions aboard face scrutiny
Hegseth also rejected the claims, saying that the reports about Lincoln's conditions are "misrepresented." US Navy confirmed that a sailor went overboard; the circumstances are under investigation.
New study: This simple thing may reduce stress, anxiety and depression
Many Israelis are experiencing anxiety and stress – but they do not know that part of the solution is right outside their home. A new study reminds us why it is so important to go out into nature.
Meta ordered to change youth protections in $567 million court ruling
"We remain confident in our record of protecting teens online and will continue to defend ourselves against claims that misrepresent the facts," Meta said in a statement.
The power of "Agile Philanthropy" in times of crisis
Agile philanthropic partners provide the speed, flexibility, and sustained commitment required to solve complex social crises in real time
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
France opens investigation into prime minister's office after employee suicides - report
The unions were able to get SPM to commit to broader investigations into risks in all of its offices, France Inter claimed, which is expected to be conducted over the next few months
Bar Asraf found deceased in apparent suicide at grave of girlfriend killed in October 7 massacre
Liron Barda worked as the bar manager at the Nova music festival in Re'im. During the October 7 massacre, she administered first aid to the wounded until she was killed.
IDF to begin combat processing program for Givati soldiers following mass walkout from Sde Teiman
The program will focus primarily on discussions with organizational consultants and mental health officers, during which soldiers will have space to share their combat experiences.
