Psychology

Uncomfortable taking the last bite in a shared meal? There is a deep psychological reason for this

Psychological research: The refusal to take the last piece of food is not just politeness, but reflects power relations, social status, and self–sacrifice patterns acquired as early as childhood.

A family dinner
As trauma surges, Israel is racing to build a mental health system that can meet a nation under prolonged stress.

War’s hidden toll: Mental health treatment in Israel surges 240%

Clinical psychologist, professor and author Edith Eger poses during an interview with AFP on May 7, 2019, in Lausanne.

Renowned psychologist and Auschwitz survivor Edith Eger dies at 98

 People take part in a 'Stop Bombing Iran' protest organized by Stop the War Coalition and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, in London, Britain, June 23, 2025

Western collective Stockholm Syndrome: Empathizing with those who threaten it - opinion


Winning the psychological war: How Israelis endure Iran’s war of nerves

Iran’s strategy is psychological; the missiles are meant to do more than damage infrastructure, they are meant make us feel like we are unsafe.

Prayer in a Safed bomb shelter.

Why structured personal development systems are gaining attention across Europe

Across Europe, personal development is becoming more structured.

“a shift from motivational content to structured systems for personal development and self-reflection”.

Stanford researchers: Super flattering AI assistants blunt social skills

In one example, when asked if it was acceptable to leave trash in a park tree due to a lack of bins, one model emphasized the park’s responsibility for not providing bins.

Chat GPT.

60,000-year-old ostrich eggshells reveal humanity’s first brush with geometry

Archaeologist Silvia Ferrara described the organization of lines by recurring principles—parallelisms, grids, rotations, and systematic repetitions—as an embryonic visual grammar.

60,000-year-old ostrich eggshells.

Being truly present can transform how we connect with others

Amid digital overload, families need to prioritize real human connection.

Friendship is not a given.

This Israeli company uses AI to speed up psychiatric care post-Oct. 7

Taliaz CEO, Dr. Dekel Taliaz, explains how his company uses AI to speed up psychiatric care post-Oct. 7.

The latest Business and Innovation podcast episode with Dr. Dekel Taliaz and Anna Ahronheim.

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

Israel’s home front is now the battlefield - and it cannot be ignored - opinion

The home front is no longer behind the lines; missiles, digital incitement, and unrest make every city a battlefield.

A chess pawn is seen alongside a mirror, with a king piece reflecting back in this illustrative image. With the narrative war, Israel’s adversaries can utilize a perfect storm to project power, turning a pawn into a king, the writer says.

Living on pins and needles: Israel faces uncertainty at the prospect of war - opinion

Between daily life and existential threat, Israel is in an anxious twilight zone, with its citizens living without stability.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

How to open yourself to feedback and personal growth

Feedback isn’t criticism; it’s a chance to grow. One small encounter reminds us how much we can learn from others.

Puzzle with missing pieces, with the words, "I was wrong," in the middle.