In the News Prof. Batya Engel-Yeger (Dean of Students, Department of Occupational Therapy) has once again been honored with the American Occupational Therapy Foundation's A. Jean Ayres Award for the second consecutive year. Recognized for…
In the News President Gur Alroey and senior leaders from the Africa Division and the Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the…
In the News Dr. Yael Mayer and Dr. Yael Enav, clinical psychologists in the Department of Counseling and Human Development, were honored with the Yaffe London-Yari Award for outstanding initiatives…
In the News Congratulations to Prof. Eli Somer (Department of Social Work) upon being selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israeli Society for Sexual Trauma Treatment & Prevention…
In the News Prof. Merav Roth (Department of Counseling and Human Development) shares insights into the psychological impact of Israel’s prolonged hostage crisis and conflict, emphasizing the role of both individual…
In the News The University of Haifa proudly celebrates Prof. Israel (Issy) Doron (Dean, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences) on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Gerontology from…
In the News University of Haifa's iPain Lab has launched PainStory, a safe and secure platform for individuals to share their experiences with chronic pain. Chronic pain, which affects about…
In the News Dr. Shani Stern (Sagol Department of Neurobiology) and Dr. Tal Luzzatto-Knaan (Department of Marine Biology) were featured in a recent Ha'aretz article (in Hebrew) about Israeli researchers who are developing groundbreaking discoveries…
In the News An international research team has developed groundbreaking artificial intelligence capabilities that can identify pain in cats. House cats often suffer chronic pain, but seasoned veterinarians find it difficult…
In the News Credit: Getty Images An international scientific study examining over 300,000 people from around the world confirms that women usually understand other people’s emotions better than men.…
In the News Credit: Getty Images New research from the University of Haifa suggests that an innovative eight-week intervention program combining mindfulness techniques, self-monitoring, and motivation exercises could help people suffering…
In the News Credit: M. ZreikAccording to a team of Israeli scientists, people with autism are not indifferent to pain – a theory based on a tendency of people with autism…
In the News Getting diagnosed and receiving effective treatment for bipolar disorder is crucial, as it can negatively impact education, work status, family relationships, and even lead to suicide. Dr. Shani…
In the News A study led by Prof. Manfred Green (School of Public Health) found that women were twice as likely to report side effects following the Pfizer vaccinations for the…
In the News Integrative Pain Laboratory headed by Dr. Pavel Goldstein.An initiative spearheaded by the Integrative Pain Laboratory, headed by Dr. Pavel Goldstein (School of Public Health), is offering a free…
In the News Dr. Einat Lavee (Department of Human Services and The Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Poverty and Social Exclusion) recently submitted a comprehensive qualitative study on poverty in…
In the News A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Shai Gabay (Head, The Institute of Information Processing and Decision Making) and researchers from Carnegie Mellon sheds light on the evolution of…
In the News A new study led by researchers from the University of Haifa and Tel Aviv University discovered the presence of certain bacteria in the saliva can indicate post-trauma in…
In the News COVID-19 remains a disruptive and unpredictable part of daily life. Prof. Talya Greene (Head, Department of Community Mental Health) discussed her research on the high rates of distress…
In the News Unlike Alzheimer's, old-age dementia is not a degenerative disease but rather refers to the diminished ability to remember, speak or organize thoughts with age. A recent study…
In the News University of Haifa is a global leader in the number of academic publications on art therapy research according to an article published in Frontiers in Psychology. Prof. Rachel…
In the News Following another COVID spike, Israel greenlighted the administration of a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prof. Manfred Green, Director of the MPH in Global Health Leadership…
In the News Prof. David Roe (Department of Community Mental Health) is at the forefront of promoting improved mental health services and combating damaging stigmas that people with mental health…
In the News A UofH study led by Prof. Shira Zelber-Sagi (Head, School of Public Health) found that people who consume large quantities of ultra-processed foods are 1.5 times more likely to…
In the News Early risers and late sleepers have different gut bacteria, according to a recent study. "We already know that there are some genetic differences between late-night 'owls' and…
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