Psychology
Psychologist warns: A concerning effect of smartphones on children
More and more parents describe a child with “lots of friends,” but relationships that exist only online—leading to emotional disconnection and difficulty forming real-world relationships.
Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says
The war that never pauses: How rolling trauma is shaping Israeli life - opinion
'The Seven Facets of Healing': The compassionate companion - book review
Israeli Health Ministry revokes license of psychologist committing sexual offenses on minors
The suspect is serving a 55-month prison sentence. The Health Ministry said that there is "Zero tolerance towards sexual abuse and harassment in the healthcare system."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.