“Depression can seem worse than terminal cancer, because most cancer patients feel loved and they have hope and self-esteem.” – David Burns Have you ever wondered why some people are always sad or grumpy? What makes certain people see the glass as half full while others find the negative in every situation?
Author: Ariel Mintz, MD
“Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal” -Albert Camus Why Do I Get Anxious? Have you ever wondered what makes people anxious and why some people seem to be more fearful than others? Fear and anxiety are natural inborn mechanisms necessary for survival. Fear occurs when a real or Read More …
“Your heart will follow your actions.” – Eliyahu Dessler Before we begin to discuss various illnesses, we must understand what it means to be healthy. Is health just the lack of sickness or is it something greater? The World Heath Organization defines health as “a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not Read More …
“Show me a sane man and I will cure him for you.” -Carl Jung Ok, so we have established that this blog will deal with Psychiatric Illnesses. But, “what is Psychiatry?” you ask. Psychiatry is a broad field that includes many illnesses. Some you are likely aware of while others you may not have realized Read More …
“Let’s face it. The secret is out. We have a problem.” ― Abraham Twerski Welcome to RefuatHanafesh! This website is targeted specifically to Orthodox Jews, but generally to anyone affected by mental illness or curious about Psychiatry.