Myths and Facts About Self-Harm
Self-harm is a complex and sensitive issue that often evokes feelings of confusion, concern, or even fear. Whether we are hurting ourselves or worried about someone close to us, we have likely encountered various opinions and beliefs about why and who does it, claims like “they’re just looking for attention” or “if it’s not life-threatening, […]
Self-Harm in Adolescence
During this period, adolescence, so many changes happen all at once: changes in our body, our sexuality, our relationships with family and friends, and the desire for independence. A lot of major changes occur in a short time. These changes are a natural part of adolescence. This is a time when the center of our […]
Embracing Differences in Relationships
We all enter a partnership with a whole world of our own: habits, experiences, fears, needs, and dreams. Sometimes, when the initial excitement wears off, we start to notice the differences: whether in our way of thinking, our pace, or how we express emotions or cope with stress. We are often surprised to discover that […]
Online Sexual Harm: How to Identify, Protect Yourself, and Seek Help
The digital world: social media, apps, and the wider internet, has become an inseparable part of our lives. We work, study, communicate, and share experiences through our screens. The virtual space can be a place for connection and self-expression, personal growth, learning, and building new relationships. However, alongside all the benefits and opportunities, the internet […]
Suicide Prevention: We Need to Talk About It. But How?
There is often a debate about whether discussing death by suicide, by parents, educators, and in the media – increases the risk or, on the contrary, reduces it and even saves lives. In the past, talking about death by suicide was almost a taboo. The assumption was that the very act of talking about it […]
Do’s and Don’ts: Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Fear and anxiety are natural human responses to danger. The difference between them is that fear arises from an immediate, real threat, for example, hearing a siren, screeching brakes, or a loud, unfamiliar noise. When the danger passes, the fear and all its accompanying symptoms fade away. Anxiety, on the other hand, is a completely […]
The Pendulum Swing Between Hope and Despair
In these times of sharp shifts between hope and despair, we experience brief moments of optimism from media reports, which are immediately replaced by feelings of despair, stress, and stagnation. Unfortunately, Israeli citizens have had to get used to this cycle over the past year and three months, but it’s important to understand the effect […]
Coping with Social Exclusion and Cyberbullying in Adolescence
The Difference Between Social Exclusion and Cyberbullying As social beings, we all have a fundamental need for belonging, acceptance, and love. For teenagers, the main task is to forge a personal identity, and they often do this by distancing themselves from the adult world and connecting with their peers. Rejection and exclusion during this sensitive […]
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 […]