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.
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
The battlefield does not end at the fence: Taking care of IDF soldiers' mental health
Each life lost to suicide is one too many; every effort must be made to prevent the next.
How Sukkot lessons are essential to our Jewish story
A sukkah is flexible. It shudders in the wind, and storms knock it down, but it can always be reassembled – and it is the same with us.
Stop calling IDF soldiers ‘shell-shocked’ - opinion
The next time you meet a soldier dealing with the invisible scars of war, don’t call them shell-shocked. See them for who they truly are.
Does the stress of war really wrinkle us and what can be done?
Stress doesn’t directly cause wrinkles, but when we feel unwell, we look it too. Three dermatologists share what can help achieve a fresher look.
A nation in pain: A silent crisis of trauma and addiction - opinion
While trauma has begun to claim its place in the public conversation, addiction remains shrouded in silence, shame, and stigma.
Israeli study reveals gambling addiction in the wake of war
A new study shows that the collective psychological trauma of October 7 and the subsequent war has left Israeli Jewish adults reeling.
Adaptation and Time: How we will adapt in the future
The following is the fourth and final part of a four-part series, Adaptation and Time: Two factors for sustaining mental health, surviving October 7, its duration, and aftermath.
Survey reveals heavy toll of reserve duty on Israeli families
The demand for professional mental health services has been substantial, with 35% of spouses seeking psychological help following their partner’s reserve duty.
Adaptation and Time: How are we adapting today?
Over the years, we collect and store these experiences. We construct and form associations and memories. We create meaning.
HUJI study links October 7 trauma to surge in OCD among Israelis
Nearly 40% of survivors near Gaza show probable OCD, with new compulsive behaviors tied to trauma from the Hamas attacks.