The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous
Stress doesn’t disappear overnight and continues to affect the body. Cholesterol is one indicator influenced not only by diet but also by recent physical and emotional stress.
Mental Health
Between routine and emergency: How do we slowly return to a reality that changed quickly?
Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll
Preventing PTSD in real time: AI-powered first-aid app available in English, Hebrew, and Arabic
A study revealed the reason that causes gain weight. And there is a natural solution
Does stress make you eat more, or actually eat less? According to a recent study, it causes weight gain – and you don’t even realize it’s the culprit.
How to open yourself to feedback and personal growth
Feedback isn’t criticism; it’s a chance to grow. One small encounter reminds us how much we can learn from others.
Does time heal everything? What you don’t know about grief – and what truly comforts
Grief clichés create pressure, guilt and loneliness; True understanding shows there are no fixed timelines or right ways, only a need for listening, validation and genuine compassion.
A social phenomenon: Why more people prefer dogs over humans?
More people feel a deep bond with pets, sometimes stronger than with humans. Research and cultural trends explain why this occurs and where the line is drawn.
'The Jewish Journey Through Loss': Combining halacha and psychology in order to heal - review
The wisdom of clinical psychologist Dr. Batya Ludman and Jewish educator Gina Junger combine to create a book that balances both psychology and Jewish law.
Stressed? This is how your skin shows it
Our skin system is not just a physical envelope. It is a living organ that is sensitive to what is happening to us emotionally as well. So what do you do when the skin reacts to stress?
When tension with Iran feels like a weather forecast, depression isn’t surprising
From an evolutionary perspective, the human brain was not designed to live under extreme stress for long periods of time – and when it does, it pays a price.
Anchored in the Earth: The theraputic farm helping Israel's combat veterans
Now in its second year, the initiative serves approximately 60 veterans across four cohorts, providing a structured path toward healing and reintegration through farm-based therapeutic work.
Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds
Analysis of 17,523 helpline chats reveals unexpected shift in mental health concerns during national crisis
Psychotherapist explains: Why are there more sex addicts after October 7?
The events of October 7 and the war led to a quiet rise in compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction – a mental phenomenon that can be understood and treated, without shame and without guilt.
