Psychology

Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says

The longitudinal research was conducted in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack and the subsequent war, examining how cognitive patterns known as perceived injustice shape responses to trauma.

IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.
An illustrative image of a man in therapy.

The war that never pauses: How rolling trauma is shaping Israeli life - opinion

Fitness and friends are two of Rabbi Dee's seven facets of healing.

'The Seven Facets of Healing': The compassionate companion - book review

Couple smiling at each other.

Subtle face movements can indicate your decisions, scientists say


Family members of October 7 victims will receive subsidized counseling

Nova Festival survivors and their families will now receive subsidized professional counseling from Israel's National Insurance Institute, providing crucial support after the October 7 massacre.

People visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Israeli-Gaza border, December 31, 2023

Can psychology prevent military incompetence from allowing another Oct. 7? - opinion

These observations require explanation, and that is the goal of a future commission of inquiry, which may attribute blame and even impose disciplinary action.

The IDF finds a large, three meter high tunnel near the Philadelphi Corridor. August 4, 2024.

Psychological warfare: IDF jets create sonic boom during Nasrallah speech

"We can fly anywhere at any time and perform sonic booms daily or conduct other operations," a senior IDF official said.

 Supporters listen to Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah via a video link during a ceremony to mark the first week since the killing of Hezbollah's top commander Fuad Shukr on August 06, 2024 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Health, Finance, Education Ministries approve up to 40% increase in psychologists salaries

Starting January 2025, public sector psychologists' salaries will rise by up to 40%, aiming to boost their numbers and improve mental health care nationwide.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

PTSD could cost Israeli economy 50 billion dollars over the next five years - study

The total cost to the economy was estimated to be around 197 billion shekels, which is comparable to the estimated budget increase for the Defense Ministry over the next five years.

 AN AGITATED participant at this week’s Knesset lobby for aid to IDF veterans with PTSD.

How Israel can win the psychological war against satanic, idolatrous Hamas - opinion

Israel needs urgently to move beyond its good PR information activities in Arabic to full psychological warfare.

 A Palestinian flag that reads "Free Gaza from Hamas."

From the West Bank to US campuses, Iran's psychological influence is spreading - interview

Aviram Bellaishe, vice president at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, says Israel must work harder to counter Iranian psychological influence attempts

 PALESTINIAN TERRORISTS attend a protest against the killing of Palestinians in an Israeli strike at a tent camp in Khan Yunis, in the streets of Jenin.

A Gazan 'Marshall Plan': Israel must not only defeat Hamas but provide an alternative - opinion

Only independent nationhood can demonstrate to Palestinians that there is a better and more attractive alternative to Hamas. 

 Palestinian youth demonstrate their skills during an exercise at a military-style camp organized by Hamas , in Khan Yunis, in the Gaza Strip, August 8, 2023

Not just virtual: Zigmond App launches support group for displaced teens

Psychologists from the Zigmond app and the Friends Center have launched a free support group for teens displaced from their homes.


What makes Cupid’s arrow hit the right target?

In sync: The biological underpinnings of romantic attraction and bonding are studied by Hebrew University psychologists

 What is it that makes people fall in love?