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Understanding Mood Disorders in the Jewish Community
Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and supporting individuals experiencing mood disorders within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on understanding and addressing mood disorders in the Jewish community.
Unique Challenges of Mood Disorders in the Jewish Community
When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with mood disorders, which are often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors, it represents a specific set of challenges faced by this group. Stigma, attitudes toward mental health, cultural expectations, and religious considerations can all impact the experience and treatment of mood disorders in the Jewish community. Often, cultural and religious factors play a role in how mood disorders are perceived and managed. They can affect emotional well-being, relationships, and participation in community life.
Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish mental health professionals, therapists, and advocates. These resources offer extensive knowledge on supporting those facing mood disorders within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive approaches.
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Full ArticleProfessionals Who Specialize in Mood Disorders
Mordy Lyss, LCMFT, CHT
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Therapy should not be theory-driven, but relationship-driven. - Irvin Yalom
Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT
Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
You are the one you've been waiting for -Richard Schwartz
Estee Esses, LMSW
Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Although we can't go back and make a brand new start, we can start from now and make a brand new end.
Reuven Cohen, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Self-love is the only antidote to the chaos of existence. And if you don’t love and care for yourself and your own needs, you will cause unnecessary suffering both for yourself and others. - Dr. JBP
Yehuda (Hudi) Kowalsky
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Cultivating Spontaneity | Trauma-Focused & Family Therapist
Shabsi Sorscher, LSW
Therapist, Licensed Social Worker
If it isn't broken, don't fix it. If it works, do more of it. If it's not working, do something different. ~ Steve de Shazer
Avrohom Leffler
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Working with people has always been my passion!
Pesach Tikvah
Achieving Peace of Mind
Pesach Tikvah aims to help every person reach a state of complete wellness.
Elliott Blitenthal
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." - CG Jung
Alyssa Jaffe, LMHC-D, PMH-C
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
With Support, Hope and Resilience Emerge!
Ari Poliakoff, LCSW, LCSW-C
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I excel at helping people discover and understand themselves. This is the key to healing, success, and growth.
Understanding and Supporting Mood Disorders within the Jewish Community
Mood disorders are common mental health conditions across various communities, including unique considerations faced within the Jewish community. While the broader medical understanding of mood disorders exists, the intricacies of cultural norms, religious practices, and community dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Navigating mood disorders within the Jewish community can affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds, highlighting the need for awareness and tailored support.
Strategies for Supporting Mood Disorders in the Jewish Community
Effective support for Jewish individuals experiencing mood disorders necessitates approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses therapy that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide a sense of belonging and understanding, and accessible mental health resources. Tailored interventions and treatment programs are developed to address the specific facets of mood disorders within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring improved mental health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. It's important to note that our professionals are experts in their fields, bringing both specialized knowledge and a deep understanding of cultural nuances to their work.
Our directory features professionals, including Therapists, Psychiatrists & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Mood Disorders within the Jewish community.