Understanding mental health is vital for educating, empowering, and reducing stigma as well as improving mental well-being for individuals and society.
Nearly one million Israelis with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, or some combination of the three will seek mental health treatment in the future.
We must work to leave behind our trauma, and focus on new beginnings. In doing so, we grow together and add greater meaning to our lives.
Viktor Frankl's studies on Holocaust survivors share insight into how hope can keep one alive in even the most hellish of situations.
The conflicting emotions Israelis are feeling about the hostage deal range from fear and sorrow and anger to joy and happiness.
For couples of all ages, the following questions can help you hone in on some of the issues that may be contributing to difficulties at the moment.
“Here in Israel, we are seeing more anxiety and stress since Oct. 7 among adolescents and teens than ever before,” says Yael Avraham, a social worker and manager in the trauma field at ELEM.
Lighting the Hanukkah candles becomes an act of defiance against despair, a symbol of unwavering faith, and a reminder that even in the darkest times, the Jewish people can glow brightly.
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Since October 7, the Hibuki doll has helped countless children across Israel: “they feel that they are not alone.”
The ongoing mental health crisis about diaspora Jews calls for building resilience, not pathologizing, spiritual and mental health leaders said at a recent Mental Health IsReal event
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