Anxiety

Living in limbo land: Navigating health scares, medical uncertainty - opinion

Life in limbo contradicts our Western “hurry up” culture, where waiting is greeted more with impatience than equanimity. 

Elderly woman reacts to devastating medical test results during consultation (illustration)
The path back to ourselves.

Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration

A plate of fruit

The component linked to anxiety is found in every fruit

A child swiming.

Hydrotherapy center sees 300% interest increase as Post-war children plagued by bedwetting, anxiety


84% of Israeli children in distress from Gaza war. A new initiative gives them emotional support

The figure increases to 93% when dealing with children directly affected by October 7, with 69% of them suffering from anxiety.

 Israeli children in the city of Sderot holding a translated version of the book "Inner Space: My resilience workbook."

New Israeli study find potential neurological cause of anxiety disorders

The study discovered male rodents exhibiting exceedingly high anxiety levels had notably lower levels of a specific receptor called TACR3 in their hippocampus.

 Illustrative photo created by Prof. Knafo using DALE E.

PTSD, depression, anxiety nearly doubles across Israel in Israel-Hamas war aftermath

“Israel came under a brutal, vast, and unprecedented terrorist attack led by Hamas. The magnitude of the October 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel was without precedent,” the researchers wrote


Israel tries to return to old routines when everything has changed - opinion

Returning to old roles when nothing is the same

 OUR SENSE of routine, safety, and comfort has been shattered for now

Israel at war - Three unconventional tips for dealing with stress

In times of heightened stress, traditional advice like sports and meditation can be challenging to follow.


Coping with the stress of war: Handling the new reality

In the past month, we have all managed to do okay and cope as we look around and hear too many stories that would be almost unbelievable if they were not unfortunately true.

 WHO MAKES an evacuation plan from a playground?

How much does exercise help with depression and anxiety?

A meta-analysis of 97 studies reveals that physical activity can have a greater impact in treating depression and anxiety. Discover the most effective type of exercise.


War and diabetes: Managing your blood sugar levels amid Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war has heightened stress and anxiety levels, increasing the risk of diabetes. Why does this occur and how can it be prevented and managed?


Poetry can help people cope with loneliness, isolation, depression

A full 50% of respondents said poetry had helped with feelings of anxiety and depression.

 A person writes with a pen.

Will stress from the Hamas war drive Israelis to drug addiction?

Amid the stress of the Israel-Hamas war, the temptation of using drugs and getting hooked on addictive behaviors is a significant concern.

 Illustrative image of drug abuse