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
Children of Holocaust survivors face higher schizophrenia risk, Israeli study finds
It’s known that the adult children of many Holocaust survivors suffer from trauma as a result of growing up with them and hearing about their horrific experiences, or when the parents refuse to share
'Ecology of healing': Israel's October 7 trauma victims say the system is failing them
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Experts say Israel’s war-trauma system must evolve from disability ratings to rehabilitation. Will the next Knesset prioritize reform?
Creating healing through art
How Ono International School's English-language master's program in visual art therapy is preparing a new generation of therapists.
Sheba opens trauma treatment space in the heart of nature
The new center, the Fifth Element, which opened at the Sheba Rehabilitation Hospital, offers an innovative treatment combining nature, psychotherapy, bodywork, and community.
Trauma is a reality, but hope is a strategy
Hope is a rigorous, strategic framework built on early intervention, structured support, and a collective refusal to let trauma dictate a child's future.
The component linked to anxiety is found in every fruit
Fructose is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, and a new study suggests that when part of it is not digested properly, it can affect not only the stomach, but also the brain.
Esther Marcus helped Israelis recover from October 7 - then she became a war widow
Esther Marcus, a Kibbutz Alumim resident and therapist, helped establish resilience centers for survivors while coping with the sudden death of her husband, Stevie, after October 7.
After the IDF mistakenly killed her son in Gaza, Yotam Haim's mother chose forgiveness and hope
Two-and-a-half years since her son’s death, Iris Haim is actively engaged in the development of a project that is directly tied to the essence of her son – Beit Yotam.
Shared vulnerability: Addressing child abuse in diverse Israeli communities
Our children's futures depend entirely on our willingness to build bridges of trust, unique to every neighborhood, across Israel.
Want to be happier? Slow down and reconnect with your family
A long-delayed family visit and a new grandchild frame a journey shaped by loss, healing, and renewed appreciation.
