Anxiety

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

A global study across 204 countries found that nearly 1.2 billion people lived with a mental disorder in 2023: a surge of 95.5% since 1990, with anxiety and depression leading the increase.

Mental health crisis spinning out of control
No Longer Afraid of Fears

A CBT kit that helps parents and children cope with anxiety at home

"A wearable vagus nerve stimulator marketed as a fast, non-drug solution for stress relief and improved sleep."

Pulsetto reviews: Must read before buying Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator!

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People are talking to each other much less – and it has a dangerous effect


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.

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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.

Do you have health anxiety? Here are some tips to manage it

With everything going on in the world around us, our anxieties may be further exacerbated through concerns about our health.

An illustrative image of health anxiety.

Take off your shoes: Relieve stress and anxiety

Taking off our shoes can reduce stress and improve sleep. Dr. Maya Rozman shared this tip and recommended two anxiety-reducing foods on her 103FM show.

 Walking barefoot relieves stress