Mental Health

Eliran Mizrachi seen in Israeli military uniform

The tragic case of IDF soldier's suicide shows we must do more for our fighters

“We must act to make this case be the last of its kind.”

It is important to take a break from the war

Mental health is likely to be affected without taking a break from the war in Gaza.

Eliran Mizrachi seen in Israeli military uniform

Family of reservist who committed suicide fights for him to be recognized as IDF fallen soldier

Eliran Mizrachi committed suicide after receiving a reservist's emergency call-up (Tzav 8), just two days before he was supposed to report for duty, according to Kan.

09/06/2024

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.

New Lev Esh project champions mental health initiative for Israel's healing

Philanthropist Olessia Kantor offered hope amidst national trauma at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

This is how I deal with anxiety and stress from the unexpected

Is there a way to transform anxious uncertainty into expectational uncertainty? To treat what usually makes me anxious with a sense of curiosity?

03/06/2024

The Invisible Wound: Living With PTSD

On this month's episode of Hadassah On Call, we discusses how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect individuals who have experienced traumatic events as well as those close to them.

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

Lev Esh: One woman tackles Israel’s growing mental health crisis

Psychologists, psychiatrists, and holistic therapists provide support to those whose mental health has been affected by October 7, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war through the initiative.

Cumberbatch's new Netflix drama 'Eric' blends humor, heroism and heartache

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Netflix's 'Eric,' a poignant 1980s New York series by Abi Morgan, blending humor and drama while exploring grief, creativity, and systemic issues.

By YVONNE VILLARREAL
28/05/2024
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