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Prof. Shani Stern in her lab at the Sagol Department of Neurobiology at the University of Haifa. (Courtesy/Sergei Lavdanski/University of Haifa)
October 21, 2025, 5:51 pm
Blood test 95% accurate in spotting suicide risk in bipolar patients, says Israeli scientist
University of Haifa researcher says her team’s AI model spots biomarkers in white blood cells; test could help monitor patients with bipolar disorder, 40% of whom will attempt suicide
By Diana Bletter
A scientist working at NeuroKaire's R&D lab in Tel Aviv. (Courtesy)
September 16, 2025, 1:20 pm
Israeli-developed blood test promises to take guesswork out of treating depression
Founded by two neuroscientists, NeuroKaire says its novel, AI-assisted tech uses stem cells to create a brain proxy against which drugs can be tested to find the best one
By Sharon Wrobel
An illustrative photo of health workers. (istock photo/ nanostockk)
January 14, 2025, 6:40 pm
Israel’s health system showing ‘impressive’ resilience during war, report finds
But Taub Center researchers say that with workforce shortage, budget cuts, and 15,000 soldiers who now suffer from stress-induced trauma, the system faces serious challenges
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative image of a former French soldier at the 'Athos' house - a place that welcomes veterans with traumas - in Toulon, southern France, on May 26, 2021. (Nicolas Tucat / AFP)
April 17, 2024, 10:17 am
As anxiety surges during war, Israeli GenAI platform can ease psychiatrists’ workload
A new cutting-edge platform, developed at Sheba Hospital in the wake of October 7, substantially streamlines intake of patients for mental healthcare
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative image of man looking anxious and depressed. (OcusFocus/iStock)
January 29, 2024, 3:20 pm
New Israeli study uncovers molecular connection between anxiety and testosterone
Ben-Gurion University researchers use cutting-edge genetic sequencing to connect the dots between a protein in the brain, low male hormone levels, and mental condition
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Staff of the new Hofim Center for youth in psychiatric crisis at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. (Miri Gattenyo/Ichilov Hospital)
August 14, 2023, 5:34 pm
Teen mental health crisis center opens at Ichilov Medical Center
In Tel Aviv, Hofim Center’s short-term, intense therapeutic model aims to address major increase in depression, anxiety, OCD and other disorders seen in Israeli youth post-COVID
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Then-prime minister Menachem Begin during a debate in the Knesset on March 20, 1979. (AP Photo/Max Nash/File)
April 16, 2023, 9:37 pm
Aides speak of ex-PM Begin’s depression, dysfunction near end of time in office
Biographer says signs of mental illness were ‘very clear’ as premier struggled with Lebanon War fallout, wife’s death; in unaired interview segment, Begin said he took pills
By Michael Horovitz
This Dec. 13, 2011, photo shows workers inside Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
September 18, 2022, 10:36 am
Facebook directly linked to decline in mental health, new study says
While previous research established correlation between social media platform and increased anxiety and depression, study in American Economic Review finds direct causation
By Ash Obel
Maayan Cohen (courtesy of Maayan Cohen)
July 19, 2022, 1:12 pm
17-year-old Israeli’s mental health ‘first aid’ course draws thousands
Maayan Cohen finished regular first aid training, but noticed there wasn’t an easily accessible equivalent for psychological health
By Nathan Jeffay
How ketamine works: A schematic representation of ketamine's newly discovered and previously known mechanisms of action. Ketamine molecules directly inhibit a receptor for the neurotransmitter glutamate (top left), generating a cascade of biochemical reactions that increases the expression of potassium channels (KCNQ) in neurons belonging to the glutamate network in the ventral hippocampus (right). (Weizmann Institute of Science)
May 31, 2022, 6:07 pm
Israeli-German study hopes to pave way for use of ketamine as an antidepressant
Researchers say they’ve identified previously unknown mechanism of drug’s lasting mood-boosting effects
By Tobias Siegal
Illustrative: A young woman sits alone (torwai; iStock by Getty Images)
May 23, 2022, 2:38 am
Report finds 360% increase in violence, anxiety among youth after pandemic’s onset
The Elem welfare organization received 1,682 complaints of sexual violence in 2021, a 230% increase from 2019, pointing to COVID as a catalyst for several such trends
By ToI Staff
University of Maine climate scientist Jacquelyn Gill examines a cone from a western pine at the Sawyer Environmental Research Center, May 4, 2022, in Orono, Maine. (AP Photo/ Robert F. Bukaty)
May 8, 2022, 8:21 pm
How climate scientists keep hope alive as damage worsens
Psychologists say average person can learn from and use methods employed by professionals in tough and demanding fields
By Seth Borenstein
Illustrative image of a mother with postnatal depression (iStock by Getty Images)
April 15, 2022, 7:43 pm
Depression rates among pregnant women, new moms doubled during lockdown, study finds
Researcher ‘surprised’ by the high numbers, and says that even though lockdowns seem to be behind us, it will take time for levels to get back to normal
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustrative image: Fatigue, brain fog, and depression are among the symptoms of long COVID. (Ridofranz vis iStock by Getty Images)
March 23, 2022, 5:06 am
Big data shows mental health issues spiked during pandemic among teen girls
Huge Israeli study reveals markedly higher rates of depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and associated medication among girls, though experts say boys impacted as well
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustrative image: Israelis enjoy the abundant snow and warm spring waters near Kibbutz Merom Golan, Northern Golan Heights on January 20, 2022. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
January 26, 2022, 2:00 pm
Daily Briefing Jan. 26 – Snow in the Holy Land and a blizzard of COVID updates
Health reporter Nathan Jeffay brings a flurry of pandemic news; Tech Israel editor Ricky Ben-David explains how the Abraham Accords are opening up new med-tech markets
By ToI Staff
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