Tag: mental health
Israel’s Government Cabinet Approves 2024 Wartime Budget
The health, mental health, education, social welfare and public security budgets were increased, but the security budget was significantly raised, "which is simply essential for victory and for our future."
Israeli Scientists Develop Diagnostic Blood Test for Bipolar Disorder
“For the first time, [we can] use a blood test to find out . . . whether a person is suffering from bipolar disorder [and] can predict the efficacy of lithium" to treat it.
NYC Judge Declines to Block City’s Plan to Take Unwilling Residents for Mental Health...
Further arguments will be heard on the case in 2023.
Stress, Smoking Rates Up among All Hospital Workers, Hebrew U. Study Finds
Working on Covid-19 frontline—even as hospital janitor or admin—negatively impacts mental health.
Ruderman Family Foundation Honors Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love for Achievements in Inclusion
"Over the past few years, athletes around the world have shown us incredible courage by shining a light on the mental health toll that comes with extreme pressure."
Tormented EMTs Take Up 10% of Mt. Meron Tragedy Online Support
"The internal mechanism of rescuers drives them to fight rather than flee."
Mental Health Expert Allays PTSD Fears Ahead of Israel’s Lockdown
"While for many not being able to get together in large groups will be the hardest thing about the lockdown, the values of community and social support will still be protective."
Preventing Firearm Suicide During Covid-19, Social Unrest, as Firearm Purchases Hit the Roof
Since March, America has seen a surge in firearm purchases and increased difficulty in access to mental health care, especially in communities most affected by the virus.
Haifa U Psychologist Warns of the Perils of Self-Isolation
“When everything changes, we want to keep some things constant, especially when we don’t have control over the situation.”
IDF Reports Sharp Increase in Psychiatric Draft Deferments
Of the 4,500 who received exemptions, 44.7% are Haredim, 46.6% are secular, and another 8.7% received religious-Zionist education.
Marcus Foundation Grants $3.2M to Foundation for Jewish Camp for Mental Health Upgrades
“Our field has an enormous responsibility to teach children and young adults how to take care of one another, to proactively cultivate resiliency and wellness."
Bar Ilan Study: Parental PTSD Affects Health Choices, Aging, of Holocaust survivors’ Children
The current findings suggest that unhealthy behaviors should be assessed among offspring of Holocaust survivors, especially among those whose parents suffer from PTSD.
Haifa U: Disabled at Higher Risk of PTSD due to War, Terror
28% of people with disabilities who were exposed to war and terror were particularly at risk of developing post-traumatic symptoms, compared to 11% of people with disabilities who were not exposed.
Accused Jerusalem Arab Killer of British Student Hannah Bladon Indicted
Jamil Tamimi, 57, is accused of stabbing 21-year-old British student Hanna Bladon to death as she was riding on the Jerusalem Light Rail.
Herzog Medical Center to Open New Pavilion in Jerusalem
The eight-floor pavilion will include an underground 200-bed emergency hospital built to withstand the impact of missiles.
The Tamar Yonah Show – The Original ‘self-help’ Program [audio]
Making sense out of our lives, and the nature of mankind.
Arab Media: Dozens of Gazans Visit Hamas Terrorist Prisoners in Israel
While incarcerated Hamas terrorists receive family visits from Gazans, Israelis still wait anxiously for news of loved ones held hostage in Gaza.
Hollywood Actress Carrie Fisher, Dead at 60
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, who portrayed Princess Leia, has passed away from cardiac arrest.
Survey: Terror Attack Snuff Videos Affect 80% of Children
Children exposed to the horrific photos and videos of terror attacks on social networks have developed symptoms of anxiety in public places.
Israeli Mental Health Services Moving to HMOs
Mental health care services are moving from the Health Ministry to direct supervision under the four Israeli HMOs.
Zoabi Sings Palestinian Authority Anthem at Hamas ‘Victory’ Rally
What other country would allow legislators to openly declare their allegiance to another entity?