Idan Hekselman

MD-PhD👨🏼‍⚕️, Psychiatry Resident 🧠 at Geha Mental Health Center 🏥

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

A study co-authored by Geha researchers links ADHD to adolescent suicide attempts beyond comorbidity. Could ADHD-related traits like impulsivity or emotion dysregulation shorten the path from distress to action, rather than simply reflect greater distress? https://t.co/cxJzPaZ7TY

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

44.2% of people with a PD diagnosis had no antiparkinsonian drug purchase on record. So who counts as a case? This study developed an EHR-based algorithm using medication purchases, diagnoses and longitudinal criteria to define a Clalit PD research cohort.
https://t.co/okImyt2UX9

[Idan Hekselman @IdanXL]

I was excited to share our work on developing 💻 #MachineLearning models to predict #MetabolicSyndrome in 🧠#MentalHealth patients at the annual the Israeli Biological Psychiatry conference 2026
@GehaResearch @Vardi_Noa @ElLocoDr @noamenkes

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

packed room at the Big Data Research in Clinical Psychiatry session at ISBP moderated by Dr. @Avivsgv and Dr. @noamenkes

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

@ElLocoDr kicking off two days of cutting edge science and much awaited social gathering at the Israeli Society of #biological_psychiatry!

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

We were honored to take part in #GYSM2026 . We met brilliant minds, exchanged research ideas, and created meaningful collabs to improve #mentalhealth worldwide 🧑‍🔬🧠
@ChariteBerlin @ClalitInnovate @ElLocoDr @TomFruchtman @IdanXL @uriel_katz_

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

Mental Health and Resilience Research Center (MHRC) & Geha’s Innovation Team are proud to be at #HealthILWeek. 🏥 Connecting with the mental health ecosystem is key to advancing our expertise and keeping up with future developments in care. 🤝💡
#MentalHealth #Innovation #Geha

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

Dr. Noa Vardi with preliminary results of a #metabolic syndrome prediction model in severe mental illness #SMI

[Tom Fruchtman-Steinbok @TomFruchtman]

What happens when medical guidelines meet a mass trauma crisis? What can data from the aftermath of the October 7th events teach us about future preparedness for large-scale disasters? Initial insights in an excellent new article by Ofer from Geha MHC and his partners at Clalit

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

🚨📈 New in @JAMAPsych ! Congrats to Rahamim et al on showing how benzodiazepines prescribing skyrocketed after Oct 7 mass trauma in Israel. 💪👏 So proud! #MentalHealth
https://t.co/mJmjPb8OSQ

[Idan Hekselman @IdanXL]

What an honor 😍

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

@IdanXL reviewed the research of the genetic basis of sexual orientation 🏳️‍🌈🧬

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

Proud to take part in Geha’s annual research celebration! 🌟 Many inspiring presentations, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and a deep commitment to advance #MentalHealth 🧠. Our dear @TomFruchtman hosted the event…

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

Not only science, but also a little fun! A well-deserved day off to recharge, connect, and enjoy. Discoveries start with great teams!
#Team #Research #MentalHealth

[Idan Hekselman @IdanXL]

It was my pleasure and honor to take part in this event! #ISBP

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

@IdanXL presented our efforts in predicting metabolic syndrome in #MentalHealth population, using #MachineLearning ! 💻🧑‍💻
#ISBP 2024

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

Ofer presented his work on benzodiazepine use post-Oct 7 indicating sharp rise in prescriptions (mostly by primary care physicians) and higher #PTSD rates among purchasers. Poster won 3rd place!
#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Clalit

[Yeger-Lotem Lab @YegerLotemLab]

Thrilled to share our new publication in @NatureGenet !
We analyzed subcutaneous & visceral adipose tissues, uncovering insights into their unique biology & shared features. A valuable resource for future research! Read it here: https://t.co/PzmJBb5FhT
#AdiposeTissue #Genetics

[Gilad Hekselman @GiladHekselman]

For your Grammy consideration!

[Gilad Hekselman @GiladHekselman]

Dear friends & Recording Academy members,
Trio Grande made a record and it’s on the Grammy® ballot this year under two categories.
We’re very proud of this album, Urban Myth, and we would sure appreciate you giving it a spin, and considering voting for it. 🙏🏼
Much love, Gilad.

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

Huge congratulations and good luck to @ElLocoDr who is replacing @Zalsman1 and is now officially the new director of Geha Mental Health Center! 🥳🧠

[Idan Hekselman @IdanXL]

איפה אתן.ם?! 😊 מי רוצה לעבוד איתי?! 😇

[Geha Research @GehaResearch]

בתקופה הקשה הזו, הצורך במחקר איכותי בתחום בריאות הנפש גדול מתמיד. אנחנו מחפשים א.נשים חדים ורגישים שיסייעו לנו להוביל