Psychology

Living on pins and needles: Israel faces uncertainty at the prospect of war - opinion

Between daily life and existential threat, Israel is in an anxious twilight zone, with its citizens living without stability.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.
Puzzle with missing pieces, with the words, "I was wrong," in the middle.

How to open yourself to feedback and personal growth

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Artificial intelligence: A tool for engineering consciousness or a healing aid?- opinion

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‘Jews are white’: US minority psychologists’ coalition rejects Jewish ethnic recognition


Lifelong singles less satisfied with life, study of 77,000 Europeans reveals

Lifelong singles score lower in extraversion, openness, and life satisfaction compared to partnered individuals.

 Lifelong singles less satisfied with life, study of 77,000 Europeans reveals. Illustration.

Hanukkah and light: The psychological benefits of positive thinking

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.

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Israeli shrinks call to examine Sara Netanyahu's ability to practice as a psychologist

Israeli psychologists have called on the Health Ministry to review Sara Netanyahu's fitness to practice psychology, citing concerns over her behavior amid her husband's ongoing trial.

Sara Netanyahu

Israel, do not abandon those suffering from trauma - editorial

So many are suffering from the consequences that war has; not only war, but watching friends, family, and loved ones be decimated on October 7.

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Only 500 of the 13,000 lone reservists have received mental health support since Oct. 7

The war is also taking a psychological toll on thousands of lone soldiers, most of whom need mental health support.

 Immigration and Diaspora Committee discuss funding for mental health services for lone soldiers

Psychologist blames Oct. 7 intel. failure on psychological blindness of Israeli leaders - interview

“A fixated mind can make one believe black is white,” he explained.

 Charred building in Kibbutz Nir Oz

Rejection Sensitivity: How often it occurs and how it affects our feelings and behaviors

While living with high degrees of rejection sensitivity is emotionally painful, the good news is that it is totally treatable, with good rates of success. 

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The Stanford Prison Experiment: What went wrong in the experiment that horrified the world?

The basement of a Stanford University building was transformed into a makeshift prison for the 1971 study.

 The Stanford Prison Experiment collection.

Hypnosis for healing: Galilee Medical Center launches hypnosis training course for staff

The hypnosis course will allow medical and psychological professionals to take the Health Ministry's licensing exam and become licensed hypnotists.

 Medical and psychological staff undergo hypnosis training course at the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.

Number of suicides could increase as security situation continues, Israeli experts say

The researchers noted that the current study referred to the general population in Israel, but there are also specific groups at increased risk during national crises or wars.

 DR. SHIRI DANIELS.