Anxiety

How to talk to children about the situation without passing on our anxiety to them?

In one of Israel’s most complex moments, many parents believe they are shielding their children from a frightening reality. But are they really doing what their children need most?

How to talk to children about the situation without passing on our anxiety to them?
Hatzalah in Sydney volunteers responding a mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Lighting Hanukkah candles in an age of Jewish anxiety - opinion

What do Israelis dream about post October 7?

Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study

DR. SHMUEL ATTIAS treats a patient with reflexology.

Reflexology can reduce patients' anxiety before undergoing surgery, Israeli study finds


Ocean of hope: Asking for help is never a sign of weakness - opinion

Asking for help is among the bravest and most empowering choices we can make.

 ISRAELI SURFER Anat Lelior in action during the Surfing Women’s Round Heat 2 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, in Tahiti, French Polynesia, in August.

Natal, Nickelodeon team up for stress-coping wartime videos for children

The first-of-its-kind campaign. called “I’ve Got Me,” gives Israeli children and teens tools to deal with stress and anxiety following the events of October 7 and the war.

 LINOY ASHRAM (left) takes part in the ‘I’ve Got Me’ campaign to give Israeli children and teens tools to deal with stress and anxiety following the events of October 7 and the war.

Chinese woman wins 10,000 yuan in 8-hour phone-free challenge in Chongqing

Contestants wore specialized wrist straps to monitor their sleep and anxiety levels.

 Phone addiction.

The most important item in your home isn’t furniture or art

We often think of home design and ambiance as essential elements of our lives, but a small, often overlooked item may be the key to our well-being.

 Listerine

It is vital for Israel to invest in its mental health caregivers - opinion

Preserving our national resilience requires remembering that investing in mental health is not only an immediate need but also a vital preparation for whatever challenges may lie ahead. 

People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background

How Western Negev residents cope with trauma after October 7 - study

The study reveals that older participants exhibited lower signs of stress and anxiety than younger ones.

 DESTRUCTION CAUSED by Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Be’eri, near the Israel-Gaza border, on October 7 last year: ‘As with every Israeli, I had people around me affected by the massacre. My sister-in-law’s family was slaughtered in Kibbutz Be’eri,’ the writer mourns.

Extreme picky-eating: Disorder causes children to avoid and fear food

ARFID is categorized by extreme selective eating, in which a child avoids eating certain foods, leading to developmental challenges.

Baby eating food. (illustrative)

Toll of war: People 317% more likely to use anti-anxiety medication after October 7

During times of heightened national security tensions in Israel, people are more likely to purchase the medications, researchers from the Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi found.

 COPING WITH anxiety.

Attention must be placed on Jews and Bedouins in the South experiencing PTSD - opinion

Authorities must address the disparities in bomb shelter access and siren warning coverage between the Bedouin and Jewish communities.

 People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background.

Untold stories: Coping with trauma in the Jewish world after October 7

As Israelis and Jews around the world struggle with the aftereffects of October 7, mental health organizations are stepping in to help people get the care they need.

 (L-R) Rona Lalezary, Rabbi Manis Friedman, and Dennis Prager, at the Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel during the first major Mental Health IsReal event, May 30, 2024.