Mental Health
Emotional trauma in a post-October 7 world: How are Israel's children coping?
“Many children, especially the younger ones, are suffering from emotional trauma,” educational psychologist and former longtime school principal Dr. Zipi Golan told The Jerusalem Post.
Haredi school counselors train to identify domestic abuse under new initiative
“A mission-driven initiative”: Reservist develops mental health support app
'Israel's mental health system is in a state of emergency,' Tel Aviv University study finds
A blessing or a burden? Life teaches us to create our own miracles
At the moment, we seem to be plagued by an unhealthy mix of just about everything.
How Israeli non-profits heal mental trauma from Oct. 7, all the way in India
HEALTH AFFAIRS: “Our main job is to normalize and validate what they’re feeling: a normal response to an abnormal situation," one volunteer says.
Former hostage Doron Katz-Asher comes to 'difficult' decision to ask for public financial help
"I realize I can't do this alone. The emotional burden is heavy, and the financial fears are real. I never thought I would ask for help," Doron Katz-Asher shared.
Could BetterHelp expand insurance access? Teladoc’s uplift acquisition sparks speculation
BetterHelp’s parent company, Teladoc, acquires Uplift—potentially paving the way for future insurance-linked online mental health care.
Israel must commit to normalizing emotional support, especially among security forces - opinion
Members of the security forces are frequently confronted by horrific scenes, but are among the least likely to seek help.
'Israel’s War of Self-Defense': Capturing a nation in despair - book review
Alan Silverstein, a rabbi and PhD in political science, has written a 235-page book addressing every anti-Israel canard.
Are you being gaslighted by your rabbi or therapist? Here's how to tell - explainer
Morning prayer: “Keep us far from an evil person and an evil companion.”
Blood transfusions on the battlefield, under an hour to evacuate: A look at the IDF Medical Corps
The military published statistics surrounding the activity of the IDF Medical Corps during the Israel-Hamas War so far.
Philanthropy, technology needed to transform Israel's mental healthcare - opinion
We need a new approach that leverages technology as a core part of Israel’s mental health recovery.
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‘Now you are free’: Sergeant who killed Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 takes own life
St.-Sgt.-Maj. Igor Pivnev shared his story of heroism several times. But friends and family now believe he kept much of his pain to himself—until the emotional toll became too much.
Survivors of Oct. 7 have fallen between the cracks, and don't receive help from the state - opinion
The state chooses not to see them. Bereaved brothers and sisters are not recognized as victims of hostile acts. They are not entitled to benefits, and don’t receive sufficient professional help.
