Mental Health

6 simple Qigong exercises for relaxation that can be performed at home

Gil Shiraz, head of the Qigong workshops field at Maccabi Tivi, offers exercises that can help almost immediately restore the body and mind to center.

Qigong
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?

 Children wearing face masks attend a class as students return to school after the summer break, less than a month into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster drive, at Arazim Elementary School in Tel Aviv, Israel September 1, 2021

Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll


The reality of 'neurodiversity': Autism awareness under Iranian missile attacks

HEALTH AFFAIRS: “I want to stay in the car!” - a wartime moment exposes the gap between ideology and reality.

A WORLD of color, pattern, and inner logic: a collaborative drawing by Kfar Shimon artists Nir Aloni, Noga Eitan, and Danny, whose work reflects the complexity, creativity, and emotional depth often hidden behind public misunderstandings of autism.

As Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens, new treatment offers hope for scarred IDF veterans

Combat veterans fight for recognition and care, while a new treatment emerges as a possible solution for PTSD.

PTSD illustration.

Want to make changes in life right now? This is how you will avoid mistakes

Dina Dror, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, explains how to distinguish between a considered decision and an emotional response to ongoing pressure.

In periods of uncertainty, many consider dramatic changes in life

The mistake we all make in holiday cleaning – and how to fix it

This year, Passover cleaning takes on a new meaning, and experts explain how to turn it into an opportunity for internal cleansing to strengthen resilience and cope with a challenging period.

Passover, spring, and renewal are also a good time for internal cleasing

What happens to our brain when we watch "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race"?

Amid unbearable stress, many turn to reality shows for comfort, using others’ dramas as a way to regulate emotions and preserve mental stability.

The Big Brother 2026

Research: Fathers get depressed after child's birth, just not right away

Estimates suggest that about one in ten fathers experiences postpartum depression.

 An illustrative image of babies.

Only 30% of young people in Israel optimistic about future, Aluma survey reveals

The data reflects the feelings of the young people participating in the survey, but paints a worrying picture that is mirrored in Aluma’s ongoing work in the field.

People take cover in a bomb shelter from incoming missiles fired from Iran in Tel Aviv, March 16, 2026.

After 4 weeks of war, it is already hard to feel compassion for others. And that’s okay

There is something particularly complex about this period. If you feel indifference or an inability to empathize with the pain of others – it may actually be good for you.

everything becomes more difficult

Why complaining about the war actually contributes to national resilience

Politicians and even media figures criticize citizens who complain about the war and its side effects. A clinical psychologist explains why it is actually very worthwhile for you to complain.

Why complaining about the war actually contributes to national resilience

A celebration of giving in Jerusalem

The President and First Lady Join Arava Doron’s Bat Mitzvah Initiative

President and First Lady join Bat Mitzvah initiative