Loneliness
The default cost-efficiency failure that costs the Israeli economy billions annually
Beyond the emotional distress of a quarter of elderly Israelis, loneliness is a serious clinical risk. Why must the state shift its priorities to reduce costs?
Israel continues to face major mental health struggles in wake of October 7, ERAN data show
Surrounded yet alone: The hidden loneliness behind Israel’s mental health crisis - opinion
Parashat Balak: What is the price of aloneness?
Researchers reveal the surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world
In the shadow of the war and the prolonged stay at home, experts warn that chronic loneliness has become a global health crisis.
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.
Fostering love in wartime: The silent struggle of Israel’s singles - opinion
The desire for love is not a luxury. It is a human need. The more we listen to the voices of singles, the more we give space to their pain and their potential, and the more we can foster real change.
Loneliness linked to harmful changes in blood proteins associated with disease, study finds
The researchers found that loneliness directly influences the levels of five specific proteins. Four of these proteins are associated with brain regions that perform emotional and social tasks.
