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בינה מלאכותית מובילה מהפכה בטיפול בפוסט טראומה בישראל | ישראל היום
A unique conference hosted by the Presidents Residence showcased groundbreaking technological developments in mental health, focusing on post-trauma treatment using artificial intelligence. Led by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, the event featured five innovative projects that received a total funding of approximately 9 million shekels. Notable projects include Mentailys AI platform LIV, developed in collaboration with Sheba Medical Center and Microsoft, aimed at assisting mental health professionals. The pilot will be conducted at the Resilience Center in Sderot and Shebas Mental Health Department. Other projects include TOKO HEALTHs AI-based psychological agent for couples therapy and Wellplays self-support platform combining psychodrama and AI. The conference highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions to address the mental health challenges following the events of October 7.
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המוח היהודי נגד הפוסט טראומה
Nyxai, a startup founded by Itai Kahan, has developed a smart bracelet designed to help children and adults overcome nighttime bedwetting, a condition often associated with PTSD. The bracelet predicts bedwetting by monitoring relevant bodily indicators and alerts users before it occurs, facilitating a learning process for quicker recovery. Nyxais technology is still in the R&D stage and receives support from Tevas mental health startup accelerator in Sderot. The article highlights the increasing mental health challenges in Israel, exacerbated by recent conflicts, and the growing role of technology in addressing these issues. Teva is actively investing in mental health technologies to alleviate the burden on mental health professionals.
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היוזמות שישנו את מערכת הבריאות בישראל: עשרת הרעיונות בגמר תחרות Reboot
The article highlights the finalists of the Health Initiative of the Year competition by Reboot Forum, in collaboration with Yedioth Ahronoth. The competition aims to promote innovative ideas to improve Israels healthcare system, especially in mental health, which has been under strain since October 7. Among the ten finalists is RedC Biotech, an Israeli company in the pre-clinical stage, focusing on revolutionizing blood donation by eliminating donor dependency through industrial production of universal red blood cells. The competition encourages cross-sector collaborations to address healthcare challenges, with the winning initiative receiving financial support and media exposure.
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הכלים שכל מנהל משאבי אנוש צריך לאמץ בעקבות המלחמה
The article highlights various initiatives by Israeli companies and organizations to support citizens and businesses affected by the ongoing war. Companies like ישראכרט are focusing on community support and mental health, organizing events to help employees cope with trauma. The article also mentions other initiatives, such as OurCrowd increasing investments in startups affected by the war, and the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation hosting a special business market for affected businesses. Additionally, companies like דורות and אחוזת צהלה are contributing to relief efforts through donations and volunteer work. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of community and technological solutions in addressing the challenges posed by the war.
