{"id":52887,"date":"2025-01-26T22:40:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T20:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mssociety.org.il\/?p=52887"},"modified":"2025-01-26T22:40:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T20:40:53","slug":"dr-ayala-bloch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mssociety.org.il\/en\/dr-ayala-bloch\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Ayala Bloch \u2013 Rehabilitation Psychologist and Expert Neuropsychologist, CEO and Professional Director of the National Institute for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Question:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>What is it, and how can I access a rehabilitation psychologist?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A rehabilitation psychologist is a specialist trained to support individuals with physical and mental disabilities, chronic illnesses, and those undergoing rehabilitation. Specifically, many rehabilitation psychologists have expertise in brain-related conditions (neuropsychology).<\/p>\n<p>Today, most health funds (HMOs) in Israel offer rehabilitation psychology services, as required by the National Health Law. This service is often referred to as &#8220;disease support therapy.&#8221; It addresses the psychological and cognitive aspects of illnesses, such as anxiety about the future, motivation for treatment and rehabilitation, and coping with disability and limitations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Question:<span style=\"color: #333399;\"> My disease is affecting my behavior. What should I do?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the brain and often affects cognitive functions. Behavior, like thoughts and emotions, is also controlled by the brain. First, congratulations on your awareness and recognizing that the disease is influencing your behavior. Many people are unaware, which complicates treatment.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s recommended to seek evaluation and treatment from a rehabilitation psychologist or neuropsychologist.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>What can be done to improve personal well-being when the disease leads to regression in physical and mental abilities and loss of work capacity?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> If you are experiencing a significant decline in physical and mental abilities and have lost your work capacity, consider the following steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Apply for National Insurance recognition:<\/strong> Seek acknowledgment for the disease and its impacts through the National Insurance Institute (NII).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explore vocational rehabilitation programs:<\/strong> If you are motivated to return to work, request to join vocational rehabilitation programs. The <strong>National Institute for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation<\/strong>, which I manage, offers such programs funded by the NII for individuals with MS who are currently unemployed but have the potential to re-enter the workforce. These intensive programs include individual and group therapies to help cope with challenges and adjust employment to the new circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek support from a rehabilitation psychologist:<\/strong> Professional psychological support can provide guidance in facing significant challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Remember, <strong>do not face this alone!<\/strong> Reach out for assistance to build a support network for better coping and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Question: What is it, and how can I access a rehabilitation psychologist? 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