Depression
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.
Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study
Trump’s mental health order pushes psychedelic research into the mainstream - opinion
Study finds – women experience depression at twice the rate of men
Surge in postpartum depression among Jewish women in war-torn Israel - opinion
A new study shows a significant rise in postpartum depression among Jewish women in Israel due to ongoing conflict, especially affecting secular women.
How Israel ranks among the happiest nations despite constant turmoil - opinion
Despite conflicts, Israel ranks among the top 10 happiest countries. Discover the societal factors that foster resilience and community, boosting its happiness index.
Watch: Why are there rich people who are depressed?
Amid wartime despair, Israelis need to stop being ungrateful and be happy - opinion
A huge amount of modern life’s trauma and unhappiness stems from a simple lack of gratitude. The fact of life itself is amazing enough.
HU team finds that depression can be treated effectively by online cognitive behavioral therapy
The study, whose findings deepen our understanding of how depression can be treated through internet-based interventions, found significant improvements in depression and insomnia symptoms over time.
Social worker appreciation day: Workers want funding, not ‘thank you’s
"There is a reason that social work positions are unfilled. The social workers need to know when they will get the money," she said, referencing hundreds of unfilled positions for social workers.
Medical benefits of psychedelic mushrooms identified by Israeli researchers
The results indicate that psilocybin-containing mushroom extract can exert a more potent and prolonged effect on synaptic plasticity when compared to chemically synthesized psilocybin.
Depression, anxiety rates among Israeli children spike since Oct. 7 - expert
A recent study reports a recent rise in depression rates in children. An Israeli expert notes a similar increase in Israel after the October 7 massacre.
Scents from childhood could help relieve depression- study
The study showed that memorable smells from a person’s past could even be used in the clinical setting to help depressed individuals.
Netanyahu's inept government has driven Israel to depression - opinion
With a security minister handing out guns indiscriminately and a finance minister who doesn't know economics, it’s no wonder anti-anxiety/depression drugs are flying off shelves.
