Mental Health
Research, legalization, and controlled use of psychedelics could be effective in treating PTSD
Once counterculture, psychedelics are now studied in Israel for treating PTSD and depression, with research exploring sustainable bioengineered use.
Reservists more resilient than conscripts during Operation Swords of Iron, study finds
Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield
'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
LAPD sources told NBC4 that police were investigating Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, and police had to use force to subdue the singer.
Judge denies request to extend detention of Western Wall, Great Synagogue graffiti suspect
The judge emphasized that there was no need to delay the investigation while the defendant remained in custody.
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.
