Category Archives: Chassidus and Mental Health

Life’s Obstacles

Posted on May 27, 2013 by psychcare613

FreePsychArticles#21    OBSTACLES In Parshas Shlach in the book of Bamidbar (Numbers) is the story of the “spies.”   The princes of the tribes are given permission by G-d to scout and appraise Palestine as B’nai Yisroel prepares to enter the … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis of Mental Illness

Posted on May 27, 2013 by psychcare613

  FreePsychArticles#19   What is Mental Illness? This is a question that has broad implications.   In fact, this is one of the questions of the ages.   Modern diagnosis is in conflict and controversy.   Yet there is much … Continue reading →

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Inclinations

Posted on May 27, 2013 by psychcare613

FreePsychArticles#17            Inclinations Everyone has inclinations.   In Chassidut two broad categories are discussed:  The good inclination (yetzer tov) and the evil inclination (yetzer hara).   Within the yetzer hara is an array of ‘sub-sections’ called “tie-vahs” or personal desires.    They are too numerous to mention but … Continue reading →

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Emunah and Mental Health

Posted on May 27, 2013 by psychcare613

FreePsychArticles #8   Emunah and Mental Health What is emunah?   It comes from the Hebrew word:  “Emunot” defined generally as:          1. A belief; a basic assumption that lies at the root of a religious doctrine, as in … Continue reading →

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