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Tag: mental health

Alleged school terror plot raises alarm over antisemitic and racist radicalisation

A 13-year-old Queensland boy accused of plotting an attack on a primary school allegedly discussed hatred of Jewish people...

Medical cannabis overhaul sparks debate in Israel over smoking-based treatment

Israel’s Health Ministry on Sunday published recommendations from a professional committee calling for a sweeping overhaul of medical cannabis...

Political violence is a consequence of the politics of anathema

The latest attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump demonstrates anew that, like the toleration of antisemitism, the demonization of...

‘Battle is over’: advocate’s relief as abuser sentenced

A convicted child abuser has walked away from court with a suspended prison sentence, leaving his victim pleased the...

Jewish Australians urged to share experiences with Royal Commission on antisemitism

Jewish organisations are encouraging members of the community to make submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social...

Bondi recovery hub shifts to long-term support model

The Bondi Community Hub will change format at the end of this week as recovery efforts move into a...

NSW announces $1m mental health and resilience package after Bondi terror attack

The NSW government has announced a further $1 million in funding for Jewish community mental health and resilience programs...

Melbourne synagogue arsonist motivated by mental illness, judge rules

A judge ruled on Monday that the man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue while worshippers were inside...

Hebrew University launches pioneering academic centre for addiction and mental health

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched the Israel Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (ICAMH), a landmark initiative...

Melbourne synagogue arsonist released after 134 days in solitary confinement

A homeless man who spent 134 days in solitary confinement after setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue has been...

Knesset members shocked to learn families of Israeli abductees denied mental health care

Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza told shocked members of the Knesset Health Committee on Monday that they...

Male mental health matters

Mentoring Men and JewishCare have formed a partnership to improve awareness and support to the mental wellbeing of men of all ages through free, positive, and supportive male one-to-one life mentoring.

Big Boys Do Cry: Jewish Care launches new postcards for Men’s Health Week

Jewish Care Victoria’s Healthy Communities team have this week released a new series of mental health awareness postcards to coincide with Men’s Health We

Don’t diagnose President Trump – respond to him

The 1964 presidential election was the second in which I voted.  Lyndon Johnson who had succeeded John Kennedy, was running against Barry Goldwater...writes Alan Dershowitz.

Jewish Care Victoria announced as finalist for VicHealth Award

Melbourne's Jewish Care has been named a finalist in health promotion’s night of nights, the VicHealth Awards.

Sydney CBDChabad to launch mental health event

Mental illness now affects one in five Australians, meaning over a million people suffer from a form of mental health issue, most commonly depression and anxiety. 

Discussing common mental health issues

Interfaith group discusses common mental health

Working with government

Sydney's JewishCare’s Mental Health team is involved in a major government initiative which aims to improve the overall health of all Australians.

A special art exhibition

Melbourne's Jewish Care has launched an exhibition of artwork by adults living with a mental health condition to raise awareness and support participants in their journey to recovery.

JewishCare co-operating on Mental Health

Sydney's JewishCare has hosted a Mental Health - Meet your Neighbour meeting.