Mental Health

Knesset advances bill granting October 7 victims unlimited mental health treatment

The bill was sponsored by MK Merav Michaeli and Moshe Gafni and passed unanimously, with 19 Knesset members voting in favor and none opposed.

Bereaved families and opposition MKs formed a separate committee meeting in the Knesset in protest of the first debate advancing the government bill that aims to establish a politically appointed committee to investigate the failures surrounding the October 7 attacks.
 This stress will eventually cost you your health

Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds

Research estimates worldwide indicate that about 3%–5% of the general population may meet criteria for sex addiction

Psychotherapist explains: Why are there more sex addicts after October 7?

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.

Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study


Horror: The new song exploring Nova festival survivors, ongoing trauma

Smilee and Magenetic's new EP "Horror", honors Nova festival victims and explores ongoing trauma and survivor's guilt through music.

Cover art for Magenetic and Smilee's EP, Horror, exploring the emotions of a survivor of the Nova music festival.

Is the early darkness depressing you? These foods will improve your mood

After the clock change, many of us are expected to feel increased melancholy. But what many don’t know is that there are foods that can improve our mood.

Sweet potato

A new study reveals: This is the age when we are truly at our peak – and it’s very surprising

We may be aging physically – but the truth is that our psychological and emotional abilities only increase. So, at what age are you in your best psychological state?

The brain also matures. Emotionally

Maimonides’ medicine: 5 simple steps to regain a sense of control and inner calm

Uncertain times can unsettle us and our children, but Maimonides’ practical tools—breathing, movement, sleep, and nutrition—can strengthen body, mind, and family resilience.

Maimonides wrote that “air is the beginning of health”

The new Diaspora divide: Oct. 7 and its impact on Australian Jews

Part II, The Australian Jewish experience: How national context shapes the post-Oct. 7 Jewish response.

‘GLORY TO HAMAS’ graffiti is seen on a billboard above a shop in Melbourne, Australia, Oct. 7, 2025.

Researchers find genetic marker linked to suicide risk in bipolar patients

The researcher’s algorithim can spot if a person with Bipolar Disorder is at high risk of suicide based on physical differences in their genetic makeup.

Suffering from depression

Reasons to be cheerful: How some Israelis find relief for the soul and body during the war

In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, a number of Israelis managed to find some desperately needed solace in all manner of “alternative” pursuits.

ZACHI DEVASH – a one-man street theater performer.

Far from over: Released Gaza hostages begin road to recovery

Many of the additional hostages are expected to be released in the coming days.

Released hostage Nimrod Cohen arrives to Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv, October 13, 2025.

After the testimonies of the hostages: What do two years of complete isolation do to the mind?

Released captives Ariel Cunio and Avinatan Or said they were held alone for two years. How does one survive such captivity, and what does it do to the soul?

Ariel Cunio, who was held alone throughout his entire captivity

‘We are here to accompany you’: Inside IDF mental health reception of hostages

The returning hostages operation was built on dignity, calm, and precision, explained IDF mental health officers in charge, with the core principle being the “beginning of healing” for the families.

Maj. (res.) Yossi Mitz manages ATAL’s northern branch.