Mental Health

 SINGER AVRAHAM TAL (C) recorded ‘Shema Yisrael’ with ZAKA volunteers.

"Singing heals our souls": Dubi Weissenstern and Avaraham Tal's mission of hope

ZAKA CEO and singer Avraham Tal discusses how music and song provide resilience and heal the pain of what they have seen in the war.

My principles for a fruitful and fulfilling life to embrace in the new year

Adam Milstein shares with us his four guiding principals for a meaningful life: Keeping mentally sharp, being physically active, maintaining a nutritious diet, and following your passions.

The company providing mental support to reservists receives recognition

Kai.ai, the digital health startup, has been selected as one of nine AI-based startups for The Dangoor Health-Tech Academy.

By WALLA! TECH
21/01/2025

IDF prepares for released hostages to return to Israel from Gaza captivity

The IDF urged the public to exercise patience and sensitivity and to respect the privacy of the returned hostages and their families.

Families of Israeli hostages gather to demand a deal in Jerusalem, January 14, 2025

Hostage debrief team leader: Here is how to receive freed captives, cope with the deal

Centering the hostages' needs is a critical part of how professionals will welcome them home.

18/01/2025

Is medical cannabis effective in treating PTSD?

A Health Ministry committee will review cannabis use for PTSD, sparking concerns among patients and industry leaders.

By GALI WEINREB/GLOBES/TNS
11/01/2025

The story nobody wants to tell: Teen suicides and mental illness among Israeli youth

“Here in Israel, we are seeing more anxiety and stress since Oct. 7 among adolescents and teens than ever before,” says Yael Avraham, a social worker and manager in the trauma field at ELEM.

Teen depression (illustrative)

Israel needs to improve programs for reservists returning to civilian life

The return to civilian life after prolonged reserve service requires a systematic and comprehensive approach.

By GABY KASHY-ROSENBAUM
09/01/2025

Support line for released hostages and families is launched by NATAL, Kamim Foundation

The "Kamim Line" offers therapeutic support for released hostages, their families, and even the families of those who were killed.

'Stripped of all humanity': Ex-IDF mental health chief on the trauma of Hamas's hostages

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun.

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