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According to NATAL, since the COVID-19 outbreak, the Helpline has received approximately 6,000 calls • 40% of callers are 70 years old or older • Main concern: loneliness and helplessness. Noam Dvir Israel Hayom April 5th, 2020 More women than men are calling to receive help, and the elderly are more concerned. Ever since NATAL’s Helpline has opened to the general public to assist in coping with anxiety related to the COVID-19 outbreak, thousands of calls have been received. Two...

Dear Friends,   With the COVID-19 pandemic a global reality, this Peach brings new challenges to communities across the globe.   For many this year, family Seder tables are replaced by computers, and the joy of the holiday is overshadowed by anxiety, isolation and uncertainty.   NATAL's dedicated team of staff, clinicians and volunteers continue to work in Emergency Mode, finding innovative ways to bring support to those most in need, despite...

NATAL has carried out various live video webinars for different populations and sectors who are dealing with emotional and psychological stress due to the Coronavirus. The webinars are an instrumental way to share guidelines and crucial tips to help the public remain calm and informed on best practices. Webinars are led by members of NATAL's Community Resilience Team who are experts in the field of emergency response, resilience, trauma, and dealing with stress....

Despite it all: 10 ideas for a meaningful Seder Chat with parents about preparations throughout the day, include the kids, coordinate with extended family to hide the Afikoman in the same place, and get dressed up - without going anywhere. Family Seder - 2020.  -Rakefet Ginsburg - For many families, the Passover Seder is a rare chance to gather everybody across the generations and all celebrate together. But this year, we have to keep it to a minimum. A few ways to cope with the new...

As we all navigate the difficult circumstances brought on by COVID-19, NATAL has extended its services, offering additional support to those struggling with the anxiety related to the pandemic. NATAL is hosting a few webinars in the coming days. On Thursday we will be holding a webinar for parents led by members of NATAL's Community Resilience Team, experts in the field of emergency response, resilience, trauma and dealing with stress.. The webinar will be hosted in Hebrew for those of you...

The spread of the Coronavirus is causing international alarm and worry, and we feel is our duty to respond to this current crisis. In light of this unfortunate pandemic, and as part of our understanding that this is a national crisis and emergency, NATAL's Helpline has extended its services to also support those suffering from anxiety and stress as a result of the spread of the virus in Israel and the uncertainty that it is causing. Just yesterday calls to our Helpline have risen by over 45%...

Maintain routine: Daily routine helps maintain a sense of security and stability. Maintain regular sleep, waking, studying and leisure time. When the whole family is quarantined you can set specific times for familial rituals such as meals and joint activities. Give each family member a role and share household chores. Stay informed: Information helps to enhance our sense of control. Stay up to date with the latest updates from the local ministries/agencies responsible for public health....

On January 31st a group of amazing and motivated people came together in Tel Aviv to raise money and awareness of NATAL, and to workout at Ido Lazan's BulletProof - Train For Life gym with the motto "We Train for Life". We are so grateful for the organizers, Rachelle Punski and Ido Lazan for this beautiful idea, and for everyone who came and was involved. Thank you!

First responders are heroes to all of us! Standing in the forefront, saving lives, countless and never ending days of dedication and hard work. We at NATAL, are proud to Help the Helpers and to provide them with much needed psychological support to combat burnout and exhaustion, secondary traumatization and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This year, NATAL took part in the IPRED International Conference on Preparedness & Response to Emergencies & Disasters (IPRED) to hear and...

On February 27th NATAL took part in a touching ceremony to mark the opening of a new Youth Leadership Program that opened at the Meir Ort High School in Kiryat Gat, a town living under continuous rocket attacks in southern Israel. The ceremony, attended by the Inbar Foundation and family members, and the Kiryat Gat Municipality's department of Education included a touching film to commemorate the tragic loss of Inbar Attiya, who was killed in the terror attack at the Dizengoff Center, Tel...