Israeli startup looks to harness AI to decode the ‘language’ of the brain
If the brain is our most important organ, why do most brain disorders such as depression and post-traumatic…
Israel’s October 7 terror victims say the system is failing them
Israel’s system for victims of hostile acts remains centered on proving the extent of a person’s disability rather…
How clowns help Israeli children with PTSD post-Oct.7
Shorty, the aptly named 4-foot-8-inch medical clown, stood between two young patients riding coin-operated toy cars in the…
Armed reserve veteran with PTSD safely disarmed in Netivot
An individual reportedly suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was disarmed on Wednesday by the Israel Police after…
Caring for the carers: Israel’s hidden mental health crisis
There are sentences a child should never have to say. A few weeks ago, my nine-year-old granddaughter traveled…
Israel Basketball Association launches initiative for veterans with PTSD
The Israel Basketball Association, together with the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization and the Center for Jewish Impact, officially…
Discharged IDF soldier from US dies of apparent suicide after struggling with PTSD
Alex Miller, a 23-year-old discharged IDF combat soldier originally from the United States, recently died by apparent suicide…
New ‘PTSD-friendly’ scheme aims to adapt Israel’s public spaces
The Israel Psychotrauma Center launched a new campaign on Sunday to encourage restaurants, cafes, bars and other social…
Tushiya: When the battlefield enters the home
The “Tushiya” program by the Israel Public Health Association provides support groups for wives, children, and parents of…
How Israel’s young generations rose after October 7 attacks
One day last month, my son came home with a long face. Like most of his peers, he…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
As Israel has earned the distinction of having one of the highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per…
Israel’s resilience in confronting Iran’s long-term threat
As Israel navigates one of the most serious confrontations with Iran in its history, it is worth stating…