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
The Stanford Prison Experiment: What went wrong in the experiment that horrified the world?
The basement of a Stanford University building was transformed into a makeshift prison for the 1971 study.
Hypnosis for healing: Galilee Medical Center launches hypnosis training course for staff
The hypnosis course will allow medical and psychological professionals to take the Health Ministry's licensing exam and become licensed hypnotists.
Number of suicides could increase as security situation continues, Israeli experts say
The researchers noted that the current study referred to the general population in Israel, but there are also specific groups at increased risk during national crises or wars.
Why we struggle to say no: insights from neuropsychologist Alba Cardalda
Cardalda, a Spanish neuropsychologist, has explored the challenges people face in setting boundaries in her book "How to Tell Someone to Go to Hell Politely.
Simchat Torah: Using joy to overcome pain
Psychological theory offers some important understanding of how we can approach this year’s Simchat Torah.
Finding joy amid sorrow: Lessons from Rebbe Nachman on embracing pain and growth - opinion
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov teaches that joy can coexist with sorrow. After a personal tragedy, one rabbi reflects on how pain can lead to growth and renewal, offering insights for the new year.
Therapist explains how to use humor to fight Iran's psychological warfare
In challenging times, humor helps to sustain the psychological immune system by altering how we feel, think, and behave.
Editor's Notes: Freud would have a field day with Nasrallah
Nasrallah’s speech, when viewed through this lens, reads less like a statement of facts and more like a diary of denials.
Embracing change: Learning how to mentally prepare for aliyah - opinion
By choosing to make aliyah, you’re not just taking a step into the unknown – you’re stepping into a future filled with possibilities.
Do you have health anxiety? Here are some tips to manage it
With everything going on in the world around us, our anxieties may be further exacerbated through concerns about our health.
