Mental Health

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The President and First Lady Join Arava Doron’s Bat Mitzvah Initiative

President and First Lady join Bat Mitzvah initiative
Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens

Many people have been at home for more than three weeks, which raises quite a few health and mental challenges

This is how you will maintain your physical and mental health during the war

Mental overload

We are all tired now, but these people are experiencing exhausting mental overload


Freed hostage Segev Kalfon denounces lack of support received from Israel since release

Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon calls out Israel’s lack of support since his release, sharing his harrowing experiences of captivity, violence, and the emotional toll faced in captivity in a KAN interview.

Former hostage Segev Kalfon speaks in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025.

The guide to new connections after 60: how to make friends in later life

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'A prank': Israel Police detain suspect for shooting rubber bullets at Ashkelon kindergarten

A six-year-old child reported being struck in the forehead, while two other children said bullets were fired at them, but did not hit.

 An illustrative image of a person holding up handcuffed wrists as police car lights flash behind them.

IDF neutralizes disturbed Israeli who attempted stabbing in northern West Bank

The Israeli was taken to the hospital in moderate to severe condition, Magen David Adom stated.

IDF neutralizes disturbed teenager who attempted stabbing in northern West Bank, December 14, 2025.

Haifa court sentences psychiatric nurse to seven years over death of teen patient

The court ruled that prosecutors had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he intentionally caused the minor's death, but found him criminally responsible for her fatal end.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)

Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion

Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.

The antidepressant drug Prozac, also known as fluoxetine, is seen on a table in Leicester, central England February 26, 2008 in this posed photograph.

The cheap habit that improves brain function and builds mental resilience

A new study explains how writing, even a grocery list or a WhatsApp message, helps regulate emotions, improve functioning, and cope better with life’s challenges.

A man writing in a gym

Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war

Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.

A military helicopter evacuating wounded IDF soldiers from the Gaza Strip to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, May 15, 2024; illustrative.

A study examined: How does working from home affect your mental state?

Many people work in a hybrid position – meaning they work a few days from home and a few from the office. Does this affect the mental well-being of employees, and who benefits the most?

Working from home

You wouldn’t suspect it: Surprising signs that you may be depressed

Depression does not show up the same way for everyone. But if you thought it manifests as sadness and isolation, you might be surprised to learn that it has some rather unexpected signs.

It doesn't have to look exactly like that