Mental Health

Understanding mental health is vital for educating, empowering, and reducing stigma as well as improving mental well-being for individuals and society.

Hero to hero: JNF-USA initiative helps wounded soldiers recover

The Gibor L’Gibor (Hero to Hero) program pairs wounded combat soldiers with soldiers with special needs for horse or dog therapy sessions.

By ELI MANDELBAUM
09/09/2024
 Lisa Timinsky with horse Moana.

Meet the Israeli horse whisperer using equine therapy to help treat trauma

Lisa Timinsky never gave up on her dream of riding horses. Today, she practices equine-assisted therapy.

The Joint: Boosting Israelis on the front line of the war

JDC partnered with the Israeli government to provide rehabilitative and recreational activities for evacuee seniors and those living under fire.

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'Learn to be grateful': 22 ways bad therapists defend abusers to victims

Therapists often encourage victims to pamper, protect, pity, and even praise abusers! Their goal is: “Maintain relationships at all costs.”

By MIRIAM ADAHAN
11/08/2024

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.

Unique cannabis inhaler gives Israeli patients a new lease on life

Groundbreaking, medically approved tech a godsend for chronic pain and PTSD sufferers.

By ATARA BECK
03/08/2024

PTSD could cost Israeli economy 50 billion dollars over the next five years

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.

 The Abu Ghosh campus provides at-risk youngsters with a safe, supportive environment.

Space for life: The Jerusalem Hills Therapeutic Centers for at-risk youth

Eighty years ago, 1,000 Holocaust survivors, known as "Teheran Children," arrived in British Mandate Palestine after a harrowing journey.

30/07/2024

Healing in Nature: A new approach to mental health for IDF veterans

Healing in Nature launches initiative for IDF veterans combining wilderness retreats, cutting-edge tech, and group support to address PTSD and mental health issues.

The key to successful therapy

Before you consult anyone, jot down what you think is causing your distress.

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