Mental Health
Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield
Since the Israel-Hamas War began in October 2023, nearly 50 IDF soldiers – most of them suffering from PTSD – have taken their own lives.
'They no longer recognize themselves': The growing crisis among Israel's security forces - opinion
Lil Nas X reportedly arrested while strutting nearly naked in LA streets
Judge denies request to extend detention of Western Wall, Great Synagogue graffiti suspect
Working together to end domestic violence: WIZO's vision for change
Tali Weissman Gantz, clinical social worker and head of WIZO’s domestic violence prevention programs, is leading efforts to combat domestic violence in Israel.
Half of Israelis struggling with sleep, anxiety, and fatigue a month after operation Rising Lion
A new survey by Maccabi Healthcare Services reveals widespread negative effects on the physical and mental health of Israelis following the fighting in Gaza and the conflict with Iran.
'I am a disgrace to my species': Google's Gemini suffers self-loathing spiral
Google DeepMind's group project manager Logan Kilpatrick said, “This is an annoying infinite looping bug we are working to fix! Gemini is not having that bad of a day : )”
Oct. 7 aftermath: Nat'l study shows rise in substance abuse, addictions, mental health disorders
The findings provide an unprecedented longitudinal look at the psychological effects of war and trauma across the general population.
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.
Pyschological toll on IDF soldiers, Israel must not go unadressed - opinion
The traumas of October 7 and the ongoing war, the hyper-vigilance, and the endless stress will likely echo for at least two generations.
IDF head Zamir has noticed soldiers' mental toll, the Security Cabinet needs to as well - editorial
The mental health of IDF soldiers has severely declined over the course of the war, and the government and IDF must act accordingly and not take them for granted.
Surfing beyond limits where the sea meets the soul
The growing surf community at Posseable is transforming lives through inclusion, trust, and the power of the ocean.
Lone soldiers need support framework for mental health, Knesset com'tee meeting stresses
Kariv emphasized that lone soldiers, specifically, require a more thorough and proactive support system. “They must receive a different level of care and attention,” he stated.
New study: This plant improves sexual function and reduces depression
Ginseng is an ancient medicinal plant with components that help regulate hormones and the nervous system. One of its remarkable benefits is for women in menopause.
AI searches gave self-harm advice to users expressing suicidal intent, researchers find
Suicidal episodes are often fleeting, she said, and withholding access to means of self-harm during such periods can be lifesaving.
