Anxiety
The breathing technique that calms anxiety and is used by security organizations
It is simple, it is effective, and it can be done from anywhere – yes, even in a shelter next to other people. Meet the tactical counting technique that will calm you.
Excessive thinking may increase anxiety – but there is a way to stop it
A clinical psychologist explains: The method that calms anxiety – and takes less than a minute
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds
The study, conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Haifa and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, drew on a cross-sectional online survey of 465 adults in Israel.
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?
Lighting Hanukkah candles in an age of Jewish anxiety - opinion
Hanukkah is no longer just a memory of survival. It is a test of Israel’s responsibility to Jews facing fear abroad.
Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study
Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, the researchers analyzed 203 dream narratives collected in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack and the Israel–Hamas war that followed.
Reflexology can reduce patients' anxiety before undergoing surgery, Israeli study finds
Also known as “zone therapy,” reflexology is an ancient practice that began in Egypt, China, and India and made its way to the West a century ago.
Brick by brick: Lessons from the walls of Jerusalem
How to improve your mental wellness
A massive study discovered the habit that will make you happier
A life-changing habit – short writing about your values or strengths reduces anxiety, strengthens self-confidence, and increases happiness. No therapy, no app – just a pen and paper.
Social media fuels anxiety and weakens resilience - opinion
Reliance on social media for news is associated with higher anxiety and lower perceptions of national resilience among Israelis.
Actually, I did die: Living with survivor's uncertainty - opinion
Uncertainty anxiety tends to follow a U-shaped curve. You worry a lot at the beginning, forget about it in the middle, then worry again at the end.
