Dr. Shira Fishman Authors Blog Post on Psychology's Blind Spot: Jewish Mental Health

Dr. Shira Fishman Authors Blog Post on Psychology's Blind Spot: Jewish Mental Health09/16/2026 01:38:21 PMStaff Writer headshot and publication name

Dr. Shira Fishman, associate professor and inaugural director of the Jewish Mental Health concentration at William James College, published a blog post in The Times of Israel. In it, Fishman shares why Jewish experiences, including shared history, culture, ancestry, and exposure to antisemitism, warrant greater recognition within psychology’s multicultural framework. Drawing on recent developments within the profession and the growing need for clinician competence in addressing Jewish identity and antisemitism, it calls for enhanced education, research, and professional recognition to ensure equitable, ethical, and culturally responsive mental health care for Jewish communities.

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