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Gila’s way to help prevent suicide in young people
Gila’s Way and Jami are providing the Jewish community with tools to prevent suicide among young people – and how to respond if it happens
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No phones at bedtime, says teenage mental health expert
JTeen CEO says that parents need to put stricter boundaries in place
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Widely reported 50 Nova suicides story ‘not correct’ says Israeli psychologist
A psychologist working with festivalgoers has deep concerns about survivors’ mental health
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This Pesach, one in four people at your Seder will be struggling with their mental health
Jewish Care, which has merged with Jami, is appealing to the community to support its vital services
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Former Labour MP Luciana Berger opens up about the tragic deaths of four of her close friends to suicide
Berger told guests at JAMH dinner:‘I’ve lost four people to suicide’ and mental health ‘stigma and discrimination’ is still a problem
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The Jami CEO who took mental health care out of day centres and onto the high street
Laurie Rackind is leaving after 18 years at the charity
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Counselling mag scraps article about Jewish trauma
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy stood by its decision despite the writer’s accusations of ‘censorship’
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Religious people are happier and more optimistic than atheists, UK survey finds
Spirituality is beneficial to mental health, says the new Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life
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Jewish Care announces merger with mental health charity Jami
The integration will maintain the Jami brand and will ensure services are secured for the future
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Why Britain's strictly Orthodox Jews are embracing psychotherapy
Secular colleges training therapists are now welcoming increasing numbers from the Orthodox community as taboos over counselling subside
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Obituary: Irma Brenman Pick
Kleinian psychoanalyst who drew on her patients’ early childhood experiences
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How to cope mentally with Hamas terrorist attack news
Jami recommends 'staying connected' with one another, continuing to exercise and to maintaining other forms of self-care
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How to talk to your children about Hamas's invasion of Israel
As parents we need to we need to validate our children's feelings, make time to be emotionally present and reassure them that they are safe
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How to keep the blues at bay and stay happy during winter
The worsening weather means fewer activities and more periods of isolation but there are steps you can take to lighten up your outlook
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It’s time to put our community’s mental health first
Your help can also come in the form of volunteering, supporting friends and families and trying to identify those in need
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Israeli politicians must learn how to compromise
The JC Leaders, 29 September 2023
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