Why do we still fear psychiatric diagnoses? “You’re just tired,” “Stop feeling sorry for yourself,” “Everyone goes through that” – we often respond this way to anxious symptoms in ourselves or others. But behind ordinary fatigue can lie depression. Behind a restless child, ADHD. And behind a “difficult personality,” a mental illness. Why do the words “psychiatrist,” “medication,” and “diagnosis” remain taboo?
Sarah Kaminezki, together with her father, Chief Rabbi of Dnipro Shmuel Kaminezki, engages in a heartfelt conversation with renowned psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and medical psychologist Professor Svetlana Moroz. They tackle crucial questions: how do we live alongside people who devalue, insult, and manipulate us—often without realizing it? How do we protect ourselves and maintain our dignity?
In this episode, you will learn why mental disorders often go unnoticed. How do you distinguish fatigue from depression, and a child’s natural energy from ADHD? Where is the line between discipline and the need for treatment? Sarah and Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki, together with Svetlana Moroz, speak openly and deeply about key issues: the role of medication and the fear it evokes, the vulnerability of identity, and spirituality as a source of healing. How does the brain function when it “breaks”? Why do Jews more frequently encounter mental health challenges—and how can faith support them?
Watch the full episode on the Menorah YouTube channel and share in the comments: who were your “difficult people” and what helped you survive alongside them or maintain a healthy distance?
