Mental Health
What happens to our brain when we watch "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race"?
Amid unbearable stress, many turn to reality shows for comfort, using others’ dramas as a way to regulate emotions and preserve mental stability.
Research: Fathers get depressed after child's birth, just not right away
Only 30% of young people in Israel optimistic about future, Aluma survey reveals
After 4 weeks of war, it is already hard to feel compassion for others. And that’s okay
Meet the natural pain reliever you didn’t know about
It’s free, has no side effects, and even Maimonides recommended it nearly 900 years ago: Laughter is a natural pain reliever, balances the body and mind, and improves physical and emotional health.
Israel must address the psychologist shortage to save lives - and the economy - opinion
Mental health care is not only a moral necessity but also an economic one.
Are you also feeling more down and tired lately? This is what you need to do
Having trouble getting up in the morning? Hungry all day and feeling down? It’s not you – it’s the winter clock. A family doctor recommends 3 simple habits that will encourage you.
Ex-Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski: Gov't screening calls, Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir haven't made contact
"It's just a shame, and Netanyahu or Ben-Gvir still haven't made contact. NOTHING," Braslavski wrote.
Hidden epidemic: Israel's battle with eating disorders must become part of trauma care - opinion
If Israel is serious about mental health reform, it must bring eating disorders out of the shadows – into data, into policy, and into the core of trauma care.
Israeli study reveals a link between prolonged psychological stress and cancer
For decades, researchers suspected that long-term stress may contribute to cancer. Now a University of Haifa study confirms the link – and it should concern us all.
New blueprint for trauma recovery: Winning the silent war of our generation - opinion
The State of Israel must finally recognize that the proper treatment of post trauma among soldiers and civilians is central to our recovery.
How to improve your mental wellness
Before it's too late: We need to recognize that trauma doesn’t stay on the front line - opinion
Trauma doesn’t happen in isolation; it sends ripples through the entire household and can cause family members to develop similar symptoms.
Navigating the death of a loved one: Each person’s grief is their own - opinion
It is important to acknowledge that each person’s grief is his or her own. As such, it does not help to compare one person’s loss to another’s.
