New study finds: Personal resilience protects reservists and their families
Exposure to uncensored media content is associated with lower levels of resilience and higher levels of emotional distress, according to a new study.
Mental Health
Sheba opens psychological treatment center for security operatives with PTSD in northern Israel
'The emotional cost has been unbelievable': How three years of war have changed Israelis - study
Israel faces a nationwide mental health crisis post-October 7, Clalit experts warn - study
Forest medicine is the next big thing
A new study examined whether forest medicine intervention in participants recognized by the Defense Ministry improves their condition. The result: 70% showed a trend of improvement.
Schneider Children's Medical Center established a program for children facing school anxiety
For children with school anxiety, returning to the classroom can cause real distress. Schneider Children's Medical Center developed a two-week program to strengthen their sense of capability.
Who are we today, and who would we like to be tomorrow? A reflection for the Jewish new year
Our behavior, both subtly and overtly, offers a message that we hand down to future generations – to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Treating the trauma, understanding the tribe: Safeheart helps Nova survivors rebuild their lives
Founded in the hours after Oct. 7, SafeHeart draws on expertise in trauma and psychedelic harm reduction to help Nova survivors rebuild their lives – through care rooted in the community itself.
Israel continues to face major mental health struggles in wake of October 7, ERAN data show
In the three years since the war began, over 928,000 people have been aided by ERAN's professional mental health teams, assisted by 1,850 volunteers.
Choosing life, building hope: Former hostage turns to disability advocacy to honor wife, daughters
Eli Sharabi partners with Shalva to create an Ashkelon center honoring his wife and daughters, while providing disability services and trauma care for the South.
'I had not truly come home': Israeli psychologist turns Gaza, Lebanon battlefield trauma into art
After more than 400 days of reserve duty in Gaza and Lebanon, psychologist Michael Feuerstein turned his battlefield experiences into art exploring trauma, healing, and the journey home.
Enduring the tragedy of loss, Israeli families of suicide victims struggle to find a path to life
Bishvil Hahayim was officially founded in 2000, but founders worked for several years beforehand to create an organization that would help families and prevent these calamities.
Music festival survivors, victims' relatives discuss PTSD, substance abuse, mental health effects
A public event commemorating Hamas's October 7 massacre united over 500 individuals as they addressed PTSD, substance abuse, and other mental health effects after surviving or losing relatives.
Rebuilding the mind after battle: How FIDF is revolutionizing trauma care for Israel’s veterans
From nationwide mental health clinics to dedicated reserve family support, FIDF is establishing a long-term safety net for combat veterans and their loved ones.
