Anxiety

War does not stop Israel from being one of the very happiest nations in the world - opinion

Amid war and uncertainty, Israelis, especially the young, find purpose, unity, and resilience, helping make Israel one of the world’s happiest nations.

A YOUNG woman celebrates her birthday with a cake along the Tel Aviv beach promenade despite the ongoing war with Iran and missile fire toward Israel, March 5, 2026.
A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk.

Research ties GLP-1 injections to fewer setbacks in anxiety and depression

Sugary drinks such as soft drinks, energy drinks and sweetened juices may be linked to an increased risk of anxiety among teenagers

Study found: This drink is one of the main causes of anxiety in teenagers

Khan Izun

A new therapeutic–rehabilitation space in nature for residents of the South


Between a siren and stressful news: How to strengthen mental resilience at home

The news and the sirens activate the body in a prolonged survival state. A mindfulness expert explains how it is possible to regulate thoughts, reduce stress and create emotional stability at home.

Practicing mindfulness

Anxious thoughts about aging may speed biological wear and tear, research says

A long-term cohort study links fear of aging to faster biological wear and tear, and finds that neither Botox nor diet explain the longevity advantage seen in people with positive beliefs about getti

A woman drinking water

Over four-fifths of Israeli students struggling to study amid war with Iran - poll

Conducted among 1,220 respondents, including 240 reserve soldiers, the poll highlights significant disruptions to students' ability to study, attend exams, and later return to full academic routines.

 Pressure, stress, anxiety

The breathing technique that calms anxiety and is used by security organizations

It is simple, it is effective, and it can be done from anywhere – yes, even in a shelter next to other people. Meet the tactical counting technique that will calm you.

Breathe

Excessive thinking may increase anxiety – but there is a way to stop it

Excessive thinking intensifies anxiety and harms the sense of control, but it can be calmed using simple means. Here are 8 practical psychological tools for reducing mental overload.

Excessive thinking

A clinical psychologist explains: The method that calms anxiety – and takes less than a minute

We are in an extremely tense period and many people experience anxiety attacks. This is what can be done to calm down – and it takes a minute.

The method that calms anxiety – and takes less than a minute

Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients

A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.

IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.

Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds

The study, conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Haifa and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, drew on a cross-sectional online survey of 465 adults in Israel.

A depressed woman

How to talk to children about the situation without passing on our anxiety to them?

In one of Israel’s most complex moments, many parents believe they are shielding their children from a frightening reality. But are they really doing what their children need most?

How to talk to children about the situation without passing on our anxiety to them?

Lighting Hanukkah candles in an age of Jewish anxiety - opinion

Hanukkah is no longer just a memory of survival. It is a test of Israel’s responsibility to Jews facing fear abroad.

Hatzalah in Sydney volunteers responding a mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.