Mental Health

Co-dependency: Why can't I stop putting others before myself?

Why do we love people who hurt us? People who cannot say "no" are suffering from co-dependency.

Sad teen (illustrative)

Trauma support requests surged in 2023, many for October 7 survivors and war victims

Referrals for sexual harassment for 2023 reached 7,864, 65.1% of the referrals, the highest percentage of the total. 

From battle to home: An IDF reservist back from Gaza adjusts to family life

Despite all these ongoing challenges, Michael has managed to keep his positive outlook and cheery disposition.

ERAN: Volume of calls from traumatized Israelis increased drastically since Oct. 7

‘Emotional First Aid’ trained volunteers has received 172,000 calls for help since Gaza war began.

You don't need to be an online warrior - opinion

Stepping back from the screen and taking a mental health break can make the difference between finding clarity and falling prey to the toxic cycle of online negativity and polarization.

By EFRAT VULFSONS
03/04/2024

Survey shows deterioration of psychological well being of evacuees in Israel

The study population included people forced to evacuate their homes for at least two weeks, with 90% evacuating for over a month.

'The Best Minds' examines mental illness and deinstitutionalization

The troubling story of Michael Laudor leaves many unanswered questions, including the central one: How do we respect the autonomy and decision-making of a person with serious mental illness?

By HOWARD BLAS
29/03/2024
Iris Hashvia

Naturopathy expert and evacuee treats other October 7 survivors

Adi Peri survived Hamas's attack on her Kibbutz, and now helps other survivors as they navigate being evacuees staying in Eilat.

25/03/2024

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
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