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Physical illnesses receive significant public support, while the mental health struggles of children and teens are often left in silence, with no attention. Yet the pain we don't see is often the deepest. At Ze BeNafshi, no child is left invisible.

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When a child is hospitalized in a psychiatric ward, parents are often left alone to cope with the challenges. The stigma, shame, and fear of being judged cause families to withdraw, distance themselves from their surroundings, and carry the pain in silence. Ze BeNafshi works to change this reality — to give families a space to speak, to share, and to connect with other families on the same journey. The message is that together we break the stigma and build a community that embraces and supports.

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Ze BeNafshi was founded to break the silence surrounding the hospitalization of children and teens for mental health challenges. We create moments of joy, creativity, meaning and belonging for the children and families; we work to strengthen parents and encourage openness, sharing, and the courage to speak about the struggle without shame. We aspire to build a compassionate and inclusive society, where emotional pain is met with acknowledgment, attention, and support.