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Google's Gemini AI tells student to 'Please die'

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background

It is vital for Israel to invest in its mental health caregivers

By YARDEN ABARBANEL

ILLUSTRATION - Map of Europe with warning sign, reflecting the 400% rise in antisemitism

How is the rise of antisemitism impacting Diaspora Jews? Mental health experts discuss

By Shira Dicker/The Media Line

An illustrative photo of a young child holding someone's hand.

Israeli court rules child can remain in Israel after fleeing abusive father in US

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16

By REUTERS

Volunteers at Reuth TLV Rehabilitation Hospital. From right to left: Shakeera, Tworwski, and Lea.

Angels in Yellow at Reuth TLV

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A baby being cleaned up and assessed by the paediatrician after he was born.

Surprising link found between concussions and postnatal maternal depression

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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The silent suffering of grandparents after a loss

By YAEL BENVENISTI

SHIREL GOLAN’S death must be the final warning sign; if we don’t know how to treat the wounds of the past, we cannot build a better future.

Shirel Golan's death highlights urgent need for mental health reform post-Oct. 7

By TALI NIR

DR. SHIRI DANIELS.

Number of suicides could increase as security situation continues, Israeli experts say

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Ofri Bibas Levy, 37, poses with a picture of her family still held hostage after representatives of families of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 held a press conference, after submitting legal filings to the International Criminal Court. February 14, 2024.

Families of released, rescued hostages will not receive psychological assistance from state

By JOANIE MARGULIES , JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Major Asaf Dagan.

After reservist commits suicide, sister blasts gov’t’s ‘absurd’ PTSD policy

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

DEMONSTRATORS CALL for the release of the hostages still held captive in Gaza, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, on Saturday night. The hostages taken by Hamas during its rampage have endured ordeals that defy any civilized description, the writer affirms.

Israel must remember Oct. 7 victims and hostages, even as world forgets

By CATHERINE PEREZ-SHAKDAM

STREET ARTIST Julia Shtengelov at work.

Behind the black-and-white graffiti girl: Healing through art post-October 7

IDF has taken over 11 military outposts in the Gaza Strip since the start of Operation Swords of Iron, November 11, 2023.

Israeli soldiers returning from war struggle with trauma and suicide

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Shirel Golan.

‘The state killed Shirel’: Nova festival survivor found dead at home on her 22 birthday

By Maya Cohen , YUVAL BAGNO , MIKI LEVIN

DNA.

Cannabis and psychosis: Study shows use of high-potency cannabis leaves mark on DNA

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

An illustrative image of emotions.

Simchat Torah: Using joy to overcome pain

By DR. MIKE GROPPER