Mental Health

Understanding mental health is vital for educating, empowering, and reducing stigma as well as improving mental well-being for individuals and society.

With no end to war in sight, how are Israelis coping with October 7, nine months on?

Almost nine months into the war, the ‘Magazine’ takes the nation’s pulse.

By ATARA BECK
06/07/2024

The journey to recovery at an idyllic rehabilitation center

Clinic Les Alpes, an exclusive rehabilitation center, offers relief for those dealing with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, as well as post-trauma.

By NERIA BARR
06/07/2024
  TAKE TIME to appreciate the children around you.

Making connections during challenging times

A nice gesture: Acknowledge those sharing your walking space.

By DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
29/06/2024

The Dark Triad: How to spot toxic people

Just as we learn to differentiate poisonous plants and snakes from innocuous ones, we must learn to see who is safe and who is toxic.

By MIRIAM ADAHAN
29/06/2024
An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

IDF shouldn't call up reservists with PTSD - Tel Aviv University therapists

Clinic professionals reported that some reservists quickly respond to the new summons, quit, or delay therapy, and return to service, risking further deterioration is their condition

Noa Argamani does not have rehabilitation plan, expert says

Noa Argamani, former hostage held by Hamas and rescued by IDF, Yamam, and Shin Bet, does not have rehabilitation plan, doctor says

By AVIHAI CHIIM
17/06/2024

Psychologist explains why laughing, comedy helps during wartime

One way we can help ourselves deal with the stress of war is to laugh. Laughter can calm our worries and heal our emotional wounds.

Providing Hope: The Dolansky Research and Treatment Program for Suicide Prevention

The goal of this program is to identify novel targets for treatment, as well as to develop and implement new therapeutic approaches to reverse depression and prevent suicide.

Taking the lead in PTSD treatment at TAU’s National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience

An emergency fund was raised by Tel Aviv University to speed up the opening of the clinic, which opened on January 1, 2024.

Medical clowns: Israel's Dream Doctors use therapeutic clowning for evacuees

Dream Doctors’ innovative therapeutic clowning techniques lift the spirits of traumatized evacuees.

By PATRICIA GOLAN
01/06/2024
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