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.
The war that never pauses: How rolling trauma is shaping Israeli life - opinion
'The Seven Facets of Healing': The compassionate companion - book review
Subtle face movements can indicate your decisions, scientists say
Adaptation and Time: How are we adapting today?
Over the years, we collect and store these experiences. We construct and form associations and memories. We create meaning.
Lessons from ‘shiva’: A tribute to my very special editor
Judaism's mourning rituals parallel the psychological pathway to healing and help enable us to transition through the process of shiva, shloshim, and the first year after death.
Parent child bonding scientifically explained by Israeli researchers
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science studied the impact of oxytocin on the attachment behavior of mouse pups.
The study shaking Silicon Valley: How researchers broke artificial intelligence
Study shows researchers can manipulate chatbots with simple psychology, raising serious concerns about AI’s vulnerability and potential dangers.
Israel needs doctors: New immigrants step in where the system falls short
As Israel struggles with a nationwide physician shortage, the arrival of doctors, nurses, and psychologists from North America highlights both the urgency and the hope of aliyah-driven solutions.
California Jews suffer heightened anxiety, depression following Oct. 7 massacre - study
In a society permeated by antisemitism, a UC Davis study found that Californian Jews are struggling with rising symptoms of mental distress.
Renowned trauma expert banned from teaching at Omega Institute over ‘antisemitic comments’
Bessel van der Kolk strayed from his course on trauma and neuroscience to share his political views on a variety of current events, including the war in Gaza.
Telemedicine revolution in IDF & rehab: Psychiatrist online with Yossi Ambulance at a click
Coping with the rise in mental health cases among soldiers: Psychiatrists now available online quickly. Eilon Shafran, Co-CEO of Yossi Ambulance: "Hundreds of inquiries already handled."
Neuroscience has a name for the way so many Jews are feeling today: Learned helplessness - opinion
Even in moments when everything feels out of our control, there are things we can do to push back against that feeling.
4,000-Year-Old High: Unveiling Betel Nut Use in Southeast Asia's Burial Grounds
Researchers uncover ancient evidence of psychedelics use in ancient Thailand.
