Eating Disorders in Adolescence
Adolescence is a time when many aspects of our lives change at once: our bodies, our emotions, and our relationships with ourselves, friends, and family. Amidst these transformations, our relationship with weight, appearance, and food can also begin to shift. These changes can trigger a range of intense emotions: confusion, stress, fear, and a constant […]
Suicide Prevention: A Guide to Providing Psychological First Aid
Suicide Prevention: A Guide to Providing Psychological First Aid Every 40 seconds, someone in the world dies by suicide. For every one of those deaths, 41 people are left behind, shattered and searching for meaning in the act. In Israel, not a day goes by without at least one person dying by suicide—hundreds of people […]
When We Feel Alone with the Pain: Loneliness The Link Between Suicidality and Depression
There are moments when everything feels like too much, when despair takes over, and it seems like there is no chance for change or improvement. Depression is a state that can make us feel this way: tired, exhausted, and without the strength to carry on. Sometimes, when the pain becomes unbearable, we may have suicidal […]