Mental Health

Restoring Israel’s forests and its spirit

KKL-JNF invests significant efforts to rehabilitate Israel’s forests, fostering the physical and emotional recovery of Israeli society while offering hope and healing during these difficult times.

By LIOR NOVIK
16/12/2024

Alcohol and drug use common among at-risk youth during Israel-Hamas War - ELEM

ELEM, an organization aimed at helping Israel’s at-risk youth, served over 13,000 youth in 2024. The organization’s poll surveyed over 3,000 of the young people it has helped.

16/12/2024

'It is critical that we address the emotional trauma that we have experienced since October 7'

Head of Trauma Rehab Center at Assuta Ashdod speaks at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit.

Startup fires stressed employees 'To ensure that no on remains stressed at work'

"We have made the difficult decision to part ways with employees indicating significant stress," the company noted in an email.

Only 500 of the 13,000 lone reservists have received mental health support since Oct. 7

The war is also taking a psychological toll on thousands of lone soldiers, most of whom need mental health support.

By DR. ITAI GAL
06/12/2024
  Hibuki doll: Since the Hezbollah attacks on Israel’s north, the Hibuki doll has been used to treat

Developer of “Hibuki” therapy doll for treatment of emotional distress seeks to expand availability

Since October 7, the Hibuki doll has helped countless children across Israel: “they feel that they are not alone.”

British study finds 'living apart together' boosts mental health for over-60s

The researchers tracked nearly 100,000 individuals aged 60 and over from 2011 to 2023, focusing on their relationships and mental health.

Nightmares, hyper-alertness, and trauma: Report reveals mental harm of freed hostages

Psychological and physical scars plague freed hostages, says a new health report from the Hostage Family Forum's Medical Team.

02/12/2024

Israeli start-up analyzes mental state through video

Next time you upload a video of yourself, think again—an Israeli startup has developed an advanced AI-driven technology that analyzes people’s mental states through video.

By LIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
27/11/2024
Israelis take part in a demonstration in support of the 16 year old victim of a gang rape in Eilat a

One year later, Israelis, especially women, traumatized by Oct. 7 sexual violence

Most of those surveyed said that they believe that potential sexual assault towards the hostages should affect a ceasefire.

27/11/2024
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