Psychiatric Care

'Impersonating Officer' to serve sentence in psychiatric hospital

Assaf Shmuelevitz, the officer accused of a series of serious security offenses, admitted to all charges but claimed that he acted while not responsible for his actions.

At National Insurance committees

Psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova survivors

A psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova festival survivors during National Insurance Institute hearings, prompting complaints of psychological harm and a review of committee procedures.

"Woman" word not said at Barnard Feminist Conference opening

Pseudofeminist speakers used language meant to dominate and silence, and of course,Palestinian Arab issues were part of the discourse.Op-ed

Remebering Rabbi Dr. Avraham J. Twerski on his first yahrzeit

I once asked him if he had any regrets and he smiled “Not at all. I only wish I had had more strength to do what needed to be done."

My Hero: Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski

Rabbi Dr. Avraham J. Twerski was my hero from the time I was privileged to meet him during my residency. Op-ed.

Off the Couch: The fight against the stigma of mental illness

Off the Couch does an exceptional job of capturing Dr. Freedman’s unique, hilarious, and dedicated approach to helping patients. Review.

Israel seeks to beat PTSD with 'ecstasy' therapy

New trial program integrates intense psychotherapy with the active component of ecstasy to allow PTSD patients to start road to recovery.

More people turning to therapy because of Trump?

US reports increase in anxiety since President Trump entered White House; psychiatrist Ilan Tal explains phenomenon.

Florida shooter 'heard voices telling him to join ISIS'

Florida shooter turns out to be father who was admitted to psychiatric hospital, had many encounters with US authorities.

Rabbi Abraham Twerski: Jewish People Are Survivors

Psychiatrist Rabbi Abraham Twerski discusses the importance of good self esteem and expresses hope for Israel's conflict.