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Running Toward Each Other: How Ritza Lanefesh Is Turning Movement into a Language of Healing
That spontaneous act that Goodman called โrunning therapyโ became Ritza Lanefesh, โRunning for the Soul,โ a community-based initiative operating under…
When Innovation Meets Trauma: Reflections from Leumitโs Research and Innovation Conference
It was in the examples of AI being used to turn messy, fragmented clinical information into usable research data. It…
Harm Reduction in a Changed World: Meeting People Where They Are
The deeper message of the morning was that harm reduction is not separate from healing. It is often the first…
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
PerspectivesOctober 7th: What Has Changed and What Endures
An anniversary is a marker in time. It is a milestone that prompts us to pause, reflect, and acknowledge.
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