The power of "Agile Philanthropy" in times of crisis
Agile philanthropic partners provide the speed, flexibility, and sustained commitment required to solve complex social crises in real time
Mental Health
A mental health reset: How to manage phone habits, sleep, and relationships to improve life
New bachelor's degree to train students in trauma treatment through surf therapy
Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration
One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds
Hebrew University researchers found low body esteem and problematic social media use were the strongest risk factors. "We wanted to understand the psychological factors," they told the Post.
Children of Holocaust survivors face higher schizophrenia risk, Israeli study finds
It’s known that the adult children of many Holocaust survivors suffer from trauma as a result of growing up with them and hearing about their horrific experiences, or when the parents refuse to share
'Ecology of healing': Israel's October 7 trauma victims say the system is failing them
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Experts say Israel’s war-trauma system must evolve from disability ratings to rehabilitation. Will the next Knesset prioritize reform?
Creating healing through art
How Ono International School's English-language master's program in visual art therapy is preparing a new generation of therapists.
Sheba opens trauma treatment space in the heart of nature
The new center, the Fifth Element, which opened at the Sheba Rehabilitation Hospital, offers an innovative treatment combining nature, psychotherapy, bodywork, and community.
Trauma is a reality, but hope is a strategy
Hope is a rigorous, strategic framework built on early intervention, structured support, and a collective refusal to let trauma dictate a child's future.
The component linked to anxiety is found in every fruit
Fructose is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, and a new study suggests that when part of it is not digested properly, it can affect not only the stomach, but also the brain.
Esther Marcus helped Israelis recover from October 7 - then she became a war widow
Esther Marcus, a Kibbutz Alumim resident and therapist, helped establish resilience centers for survivors while coping with the sudden death of her husband, Stevie, after October 7.
After the IDF mistakenly killed her son in Gaza, Yotam Haim's mother chose forgiveness and hope
Two-and-a-half years since her son’s death, Iris Haim is actively engaged in the development of a project that is directly tied to the essence of her son – Beit Yotam.
Shared vulnerability: Addressing child abuse in diverse Israeli communities
Our children's futures depend entirely on our willingness to build bridges of trust, unique to every neighborhood, across Israel.
