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Rosh Hashana 2026: From Emergency to Responsibility
Every Rosh Hashana, I return to the same question: What does this moment ask of us? In 2024, less than…
What Happens Between Asking for Help and Actually Getting It?
On July 20, 2026, representatives of 32 organizations gathered for an ICAR Collective roundtable on mental health support in Arab…
Before Therapy: Nafas.ai Is Building a Different Entry Point into Mental Health for Arab Communities
Nafas.ai began with a moment of not knowing. Rabea Shamaly was working as an AI engineer after completing his studies…
PerspectivesFear and Blame Wonโt Fix Israelโs Mental Health Crisis
Israelโs trauma survivors need care tailored to crisis not benchmarks and blame. The real crisis is a fragmented system failing to adapt.
PerspectivesThe Battle for Joy: Purim in Wartime
Adar comes in, and we are still at war. Hostages are in Gaza. Families are in mourning. Soldiers are fighting. And yet, Purim is here.
PerspectivesFraming Our Future: Lessons from Event Centrality and Collective Trauma
October 7 is a defining momentโbut will it trap us in trauma or shape a future of resilience? How we frame it will shape generations to come
PerspectivesThe Complex Role of Cannabis in Treating Psychiatric Disorders
Exploring cannabisโ potential in treating PTSD: relief for symptoms but not a cure, balanced by therapies like CBT.
PerspectivesKnowledge is Power: 5 Essential Insights into Israel’s Path to Healing
Psychoeducation fosters resilience, healing, and understanding, empowering individuals and communities to thrive after trauma.
PerspectivesWhy Israel Needs Better Data Sharing in Mental Health Care
Israel must bridge the mental health data gap for better care, reduced costs, and innovation. It's time to connect the dots.
EventsFrom the Personal to the National: What We Learned
Israelโs mental health crisis demands resilience and collaboration. Insights from Enoshโs conference reveal lessons for a stronger future.
PerspectivesWhy Israel Needs a National Psychoeducation Campaign
A national psychoeducation campaign is key to healing trauma in Israelโunifying efforts, reducing stigma, and fostering resilience.
PerspectivesHope Dies Last: The Children Abducted on October 7th and Their Stories of Survival
This article is inspired by a recent study by Katz et al (2024) that dives into the experiences of Israeli children held captive in Gaza
PerspectivesBreaking the Silence: Understanding Male Trauma and Mental Health
Tamir Ashman on Int'l Suicide Prevention Day: men's hidden mental struggles need urgent, compassionate action.
PerspectivesWhen Grief Stays: Understanding Complicated and Invisible Grief
Eighteen years. Thatโs how long itโs been since Flora passed. And yet, every October, the grief feels fresh, like an old scar that aches…
PerspectivesItโs Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace
Amidst the war, supporting mental health at work is crucial. Flexible hours, open conversations, and mental health resources can make a big
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