Anxiety
Haunted sleep: What over 200 Israeli dreams say about October 7 trauma - study
Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, the researchers analyzed 203 dream narratives collected in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack and the Israel–Hamas war that followed.
Reflexology can reduce patients' anxiety before undergoing surgery, Israeli study finds
Brick by brick: Lessons from the walls of Jerusalem
How to improve your mental wellness
A massive study discovered the habit that will make you happier
A life-changing habit – short writing about your values or strengths reduces anxiety, strengthens self-confidence, and increases happiness. No therapy, no app – just a pen and paper.
Social media fuels anxiety and weakens resilience - opinion
Reliance on social media for news is associated with higher anxiety and lower perceptions of national resilience among Israelis.
Actually, I did die: Living with survivor's uncertainty - opinion
Uncertainty anxiety tends to follow a U-shaped curve. You worry a lot at the beginning, forget about it in the middle, then worry again at the end.
Your mental health isn’t great either? You’re not alone – this is the situation in Israel
Data show that in the past decade there has been an increase of almost one hundred percent in visits to family doctors related to depression and anxiety.
Half of Israelis struggling with sleep, anxiety, and fatigue a month after operation Rising Lion
A new survey by Maccabi Healthcare Services reveals widespread negative effects on the physical and mental health of Israelis following the fighting in Gaza and the conflict with Iran.
New study: This plant improves sexual function and reduces depression
Ginseng is an ancient medicinal plant with components that help regulate hormones and the nervous system. One of its remarkable benefits is for women in menopause.
How SAHAR’s silent lifeline saves lives in Israel
Inbar Shenfeld leads SAHAR-Online Mental Support, the only Israeli helpline offering anonymous, lifesaving mental health support – entirely through text.
Healing the invisible wounds: How ‘A Father is Born’ helps soldiers transition back to family life
Gideon Igra discusses how WIZO’s ‘A Father is Born’ program helps male soldiers overcome mental health challenges and reintegrate into family life.
Gideon Igra: Men's mental health in times of war
Gideon Igra sits down with The Jerusalem Post's Studio Producer, Yuval Barnea.
Suspect someone is lying to you? This is the question you need to ask them
A behavioral expert who worked for 20 years in the U.S. Navy reveals two simple questions that can immediately expose whether someone is lying to you.
Wartime distress: Thousands of Israeli troops turn to mental health org. for emotional support
"In an environment that emphasizes strength, resilience and toughness, asking for help is often perceived as weakness or personal failure," explained ERAN’s national professional director.
