Mental Health

The Fire Heart Project helps survivors of October 7

"Survivors from the Nova Festival and from the settlements on the Gaza border, and displaced persons now living in hotels, sought advice. They did not know who to turn to.”

By SHIRAN PERETZ
20/03/2024

The season of Joy and Happiness

One of the positives in this time of war has been the abundance of kindness being done both in Israel and abroad. It not only helps the happiness of the recipients, but of the givers as well.

By ALAN FREISHTAT
20/03/2024
Teen depression (illustrative)

Social worker appreciation day: Workers want funding, not ‘thank you’s

"There is a reason that social work positions are unfilled. The social workers need to know when they will get the money," she said, referencing hundreds of unfilled positions for social workers.

19/03/2024

Kfar Saba supports reservists: Surfing course and mental health care

Kfar Saba has opened a surfing course for mental health care with dialogue sessions with a psychotherapist for recent ex-soldiers.

By WALLA!
17/03/2024

New study links ADHD to higher risk of early death

This study not only emphasizes the life-saving potential of ADHD medication but also advocates for greater awareness and healthcare support for individuals living with ADHD around the globe.

Bristol University from Cabot Tower

New research shows that people can learn to be happy, but it is hard work

The authors concluded that, alone, psychoeducational courses are likely to be only minimally effective.

Hebrew University launches mental health trauma center spurred by Oct. 7

The new institute will offer a rare combination of research with clinical practice, training, and advocacy.

By ELANA SZTOKMAN/JTA
13/03/2024

Making soldiers smile: The reservists who make it their mission to help mental recovery

Meet Dush and Jonam, two medical clowns enlisted in the Home Front Rehabilitation Center, where soldiers in need of long-term mental health care are sent.

Health taxes are to be reflected by your income: higher income means higher health taxes

Discover Israel's progressive healthcare tax reform: higher-income earners to pay more, lower-income earners less. Mental health services are prioritized.

Popular weight loss shots under investigation

Investigation into weight loss shots like Ozempic in Europe after reports of suicidal thoughts.

By PR
06/03/2024
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