Anxiety

War does not stop Israel from being one of the very happiest nations in the world - opinion

Amid war and uncertainty, Israelis, especially the young, find purpose, unity, and resilience, helping make Israel one of the world’s happiest nations.

A YOUNG woman celebrates her birthday with a cake along the Tel Aviv beach promenade despite the ongoing war with Iran and missile fire toward Israel, March 5, 2026.
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Research ties GLP-1 injections to fewer setbacks in anxiety and depression

Sugary drinks such as soft drinks, energy drinks and sweetened juices may be linked to an increased risk of anxiety among teenagers

Study found: This drink is one of the main causes of anxiety in teenagers

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A new therapeutic–rehabilitation space in nature for residents of the South


Chronic disease risk increases due to recent period of stress

Prolonged stress, such as during the Gaza war, can lead to lasting health issues.


Children suffering from terror-anxiety should be proactively identified by health funds

The war has caused some youngsters to bed wet; refuse to go play outside or separate from their parents or sleep in the protected room.

 CHILDREN PLAY inside an Ashkelon bomb shelter, Oct. 12.

How can managers help employees handle stress, anxiety amid Hamas war?

The Israel Institute for Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH) has issued advice to managers on how to help and support employees in the workplace during this wartime situation. 

 An illustrative image of an employee being stressed at work.

Israel at war: Tips for managing and coping with stress, anxiety, trauma

Now, while we are still in it, our best coping strategy is to be in the moment. 

 SO MANY losses right now: At the Oct. 16 funeral in Safed of Gabriel Barel, murdered at the Supernova festival.

Hallucinogenic mushrooms may have beneficial effect on mental disorders

The active compound in mushrooms with psychedelic properties could serve as a therapeutic tool through microdosing, according to a study from the University of Southern Denmark.

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Help each other: Coping with stress, trauma while Israel is at war

We are overwhelmed. We are deep in the trenches, and now we must all work together, to take care of each other, as best as we can as a country as we cope with the current situation.

 STANDING IN the safe zone as a siren sounds in Ashkelon

Eight tips to cope with anxiety during war

Psychiatrist Dr. Ilan Volkov offers us ways to identify and cope with anxiety, and teaches us what we should really do in case of an anxiety attack.


If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains

While your brain evolved to save you from a falling rock or speeding predator, the anxieties of modern life are often a lot more abstract. So why do we experience fear the way we do?

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Do depression and anxiety raise your risk of cancer? New study says no

Scientists have long thought that depression and anxiety can lead to a higher risk of cancer. A new study shows that this may not be the case.

 An artistic illustrative photo of a man suffering from depression.

Social anxiety: Impact of forced lockdowns and isolation

For people with preexisting social anxiety conditions, the return to social life post-COVID is more complicated.

 People adapted to the imposed decrease in social interaction