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Israeli Psychologist In Natick Offers Tips To Help Parents Talk To Their Children About War
"You have to limit the news on social media because it is really hard. We all want to be on it all of the time," Says Dr. Bar-Halpern.
October 17, 2023 / 7:03 PM
NATICK - An Israeli psychologist in Natick is banding together with other Israeli mental health professionals to create a support system for people in Massachusetts struggling with the war overseas. Her name is Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, and her family is still living in Israel.
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"I talk to my mom at 1 a.m., and then the images start coming," says Dr. Bar-Halpern, "You have to limit the news on social media because it is really hard. We all want to be on it all of the time. I will tell everybody I speak with: Put a timer on your phone, let yourself look at the news for that time, and then do other stuff."
She feels helpless being so far away and says countless other Israelis in Massachusetts feel the same way. In response, she and 13 other Israeli psychologists formed a one-on-one mental health support hub for people in need. You can sign up for a time by clicking here.
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