Mental Health
White Jewish academic admits she pretended to be Black for years
“I am not a culture vulture,” Krug wrote. “I am a culture leech.”
Miriam Revesz’s doc reveals the hidden struggles of mental illness
Socially distanced mental healthcare has its pros for clients and providers alike
Telehealth can ease anxiety for providers and clients alike, allowing for a more trusting and open therapy experience.
How a legacy of intergenerational trauma connects Black and Jewish communities
Studies show trauma can be passed on epigenetically. How can communities discriminated against for centuries move forward?
First COVID, then ICU delirium; Hatzalah founder calls for ICU mental healthcare
The founder of Hatzalah had two bouts on a ventilator as he fought covid. But the hallucinations when he woke up were worse.
Are high rates of mental illness connected to a spike in anti-Semitic violence?
“There are people, some of whom have mental illness, who are vulnerable to influence by the trends that are occurring around them in society.”
Gap Year Students In Israel Suffer From Mental Health Issues… But Aren’t Getting Help
The students, especially LGBT+ individuals, feel like they have no one to turn to in Israel
TV Producer Shares Tragic Story Of Father’s Death To Shed Light On Mental Health Crisis
“He knew there would be no job for someone his age and in his declining health. And because of this, he knew he was worth more dead than alive.”
I Was Assaulted Twice By The Same Known Predator. The Police Told Me There Was Nothing They Could Do.
When I told police I wanted to press charges, they laughed. “It doesn’t work like that here. His parents say he’ll take his medicine, so that’s it.”
Self-Care Is Not A New Age Idea — It’s A Religious Imperative
Instilling shame around mental illness is antithetical to Jewish values and is extremely dangerous for those suffering — including us rabbis.