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 have been denied access to mental health services despite dealing with depression, dysfunction and physical exhaustion, while other family members said they felt neglected. Read more

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. Read more

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 Week (June 15 – 21). Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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.  Read more

Discussing common mental health issues

The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has hosted a Community Reference Group (CRG) forum which discussed issues relating to Mental Health Awareness. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

JewishCare co-operating on Mental Health

Sydney’s JewishCare has hosted a Mental Health – Meet your Neighbour meeting. Read more