Psychology
Living on pins and needles: Israel faces uncertainty at the prospect of war - opinion
Between daily life and existential threat, Israel is in an anxious twilight zone, with its citizens living without stability.
How to open yourself to feedback and personal growth
Artificial intelligence: A tool for engineering consciousness or a healing aid?- opinion
‘Jews are white’: US minority psychologists’ coalition rejects Jewish ethnic recognition
Why spending time with grandchildren can ease war trauma for Israel's seniors
For Israelis over 60, time with grandchildren is more than joy; it’s healing, easing war stress, loneliness, and emotional scars.
Parashat Vayigash: A shoulder of tears
Though the formal verse of 'Shema, Israel' would only be inscribed later in Torah, Jacob sensed its truth centuries earlier.
Avoiding information can be coping strategy for threatening situations, study finds
“Our decisions about information are not only functional but often emotional,” the researchers wrote.
US House launches probe into antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association
US lawmakers are investigating antisemitism within the APA following complaints of hostile environments, controversial statements by leaders, and insufficient action by the organization.
Older folks, use your new time wisely: It’s a special present, make it magical - opinion
'The laughter of the past is the melody that carries us forward,' has challenged me when I have been hesitant to fill my days with newness Similarly, 'If not now, when?' has real potential.
The third age: Between 'middle-aged' and 'old' - opinion
Around ages 65 to 80, when the child-rearing years are over, often coinciding with a move to part-time employment or retirement, one theoretically enters the "golden years" of newfound freedom.
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.
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.
Diaspora Jews Beware: Psychotherapy can be hazardous to your health - opinion
When such biases infiltrate the helping professions, the harm multiplies: it silences those who need help most.
