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Jessica Tsur: A Jewish Mother’s Incredible Story Battling Anxiety and Depression

Posted October 23, 2025

Jessica Tsur, founder of CatchSupport.org, shares her experience in psychiatric hospitalization and her intense struggles with anxietyGlossaryAnxietyA group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, and related behavioral disturbances. Includes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias., depressionGlossaryDepressionA mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities, along with physical and cognitive symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning., and suicidal thoughts, describing how these challenges affected her daily life and identity as a frum woman. Her candid story highlights the stigma around mental health in the Jewish community and the importance of creating safe, supportive spaces for those silently suffering.

Further Resources: Catch Support offers support for Jewish women struggling with mental health (https://catchsupport.org/)

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