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Israel's tech industry rallied behind HaGal Sheli, a surf therapy organization treating war trauma victims. The Jerusalem benefit event will fund expanded programs using the ocean as a healing tool for hostages, survivors, and soldiers.
Dori Laub survived the Holocaust, then spent 40 years recording other survivors' stories and discovered something powerful: listening itself can heal. His pioneering work created the world's first video testimony archive and transformed how we help trauma survivors recover.
Israel's high-tech leaders gathered at Jerusalem's Tower of David to raise funds for HaGal Sheli, a nonprofit using surfing to help war trauma survivors heal. Since October 7, 2023, demand for mental health services has surged among hostages, attack survivors, and security forces.
A Maryland clinic specializing in trauma treatment has moved to a larger space, doubling its capacity to help survivors heal. The new facility will also train therapists across the region in cutting-edge trauma care techniques.
Therapists at DePaul University are running group therapy sessions through Dungeons & Dragons, helping students work through grief, trauma, and anxiety while rolling dice and slaying dragons. Research shows the beloved game builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and social connections that translate to real-world mental health gains.
Volunteer therapy dogs are making rounds at WellSpan hospitals, bringing comfort and smiles to patients, families, and healthcare workers during their toughest days. One patient who hadn't spoken in five years after a car accident tried to talk when a therapy dog laid its head on her shoulder.
A therapist noticed runners open up more easily while moving, sparking a growing trend in outdoor therapy sessions. Walk-and-talk therapy combines mental health support with the proven benefits of nature and exercise.
Teenagers in Canberra now have access to Australia's first free trauma-focused mental health service designed by young people who've been through it themselves. The program combines therapy, peer support, and family care in one safe space.
A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
Scientists discovered that revisiting painful childhood memories through imagery therapy can reduce fear of failure for months. Young adults who imagined supportive endings to distressing experiences showed lasting drops in fear, guilt, and stress.
Single-session therapy is helping people tackle mental health challenges in just 60 minutes, offering an accessible alternative when traditional therapy feels out of reach. Research across 415 clinical trials shows it works for depression, anxiety, and more.
A mental health professional is transforming how Western therapy approaches survivors of state violence and torture. Their compassionate approach prioritizes trust and witness over traditional techniques that can retraumatize.
A dog once rejected for being "too chill" now helps firefighters process trauma at Iowa's fourth-largest fire department. Kooper the therapy dog is tackling the mental health crisis among first responders one station visit at a time.
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
Volunteers spent a day transforming Triple E Ranch in Haubstadt, Indiana, where veterans and rescued wild mustangs heal together through an innovative therapy program. The improvements ensure both horses and heroes can continue their journey toward recovery in safe, accessible spaces.
Volunteer therapy dogs are providing emotional support to young patients and their families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The four-legged visitors help ease anxiety and bring moments of joy during difficult hospital stays.
A breakthrough cancer treatment delivers radiation with pinpoint accuracy, sparing healthy tissue while attacking tumors. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is leading research that could transform how millions receive radiation therapy.
Maurizio started therapy at 70 for lifelong migraines and discovered something far more valuable than a cure. Growing evidence shows older adults benefit just as much from therapy as younger people, yet only 4% are getting help.
A groundbreaking app-based therapy is helping adults with ADHD see real improvements in just three months, offering hope to millions struggling to find treatment. The digital program works as well as traditional therapy but fits into your pocket.
Elmhurst Hospital in Queens just welcomed Weasley, a professionally trained therapy dog who will help patients in the behavioral health unit heal through cuddles, comfort, and connection. The two-year-old Lab-Retriever mix is already making a difference for people working through anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
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