Anxiety

Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses

Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.

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 Architectural rendering of the Miriam and Moshe Shuster Building, designed by architect Erez Shani.

Building Resilience: TAU National Center for Trauma and Resilience

 A woman and a baby.

War increases postpartum depression, PTSD in pregnant Israeli women - study

 PEOPLE IN THE center of the country take shelter during an air raid siren after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel last year.

High levels of anxiety after last year’s Iranian drone, missile attack - study


Hostage mother Ruhama Bohbot describes her suffering after seeing Hamas's video of son

Ruhama Bohbot, mother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, spoke with Netanyahu after Hamas released a video showing her son and another captive alive.

 Ruhama Bohbot holding a picture of her son, on a poster reading "Don't leave my son behind."

Reducing sensory overload – relieving our stressed nervous system

Helping our stressed senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch adjust to the extreme highs and lows we have been experiencing since October 7.

 An illustrative image of a person dealing with severe anxiety.

Living in fear? Rabbi Pinto explains how to overcome anxiety

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Israel issues mental health guidelines for freed Hamas hostages

Israel’s Health Ministry issued new guidelines for treating former Hamas hostages, focusing on trauma recovery, reintegration, and mental health support.

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Therapy and mental health services are not just a luxury - opinion

Our message is clear: These spaces must be integrated into routine care. They must not be seen as temporary emergency solutions – they should be part of the public health system.

 THE WRITER addresses an annual event for donors of the Patrizio Paoletti Association-Israel in December. Amid the difficult reality, the state comptroller’s report also highlights an encouraging point – the extraordinary civic mobilization to provide emotional and mental health support, she says.

Families of deceased hostages suffer without recognition or support, report finds

Seventeen family members of varying degrees of relation were interviewed with informed consent by Dr. Einat Yehene, a rehabilitation psychologist with the Hostage Families Forum Health Division.

 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Hamas' long shadow will require greater investment into mental health resources - opinion

We need to learn to spot the signs of PTSD in ourselves and others and to signpost those who are struggling to the appropriate services.

 Released British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari and released Israeli hostage Doron Steinbrecher are transported to a hospital after being released from Gazan captivity where they were held since the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on January 20, 2025.

Ocean of hope: Asking for help is never a sign of weakness - opinion

Asking for help is among the bravest and most empowering choices we can make.

 ISRAELI SURFER Anat Lelior in action during the Surfing Women’s Round Heat 2 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, in Tahiti, French Polynesia, in August.

Natal, Nickelodeon team up for stress-coping wartime videos for children

The first-of-its-kind campaign. called “I’ve Got Me,” gives Israeli children and teens tools to deal with stress and anxiety following the events of October 7 and the war.

 LINOY ASHRAM (left) takes part in the ‘I’ve Got Me’ campaign to give Israeli children and teens tools to deal with stress and anxiety following the events of October 7 and the war.

Chinese woman wins 10,000 yuan in 8-hour phone-free challenge in Chongqing

Contestants wore specialized wrist straps to monitor their sleep and anxiety levels.

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The most important item in your home isn’t furniture or art

We often think of home design and ambiance as essential elements of our lives, but a small, often overlooked item may be the key to our well-being.

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