S3 EP10 Why are so many gap year students struggling with mental health?

The year in Israel is meant to be transformative — but for many students, it’s also emotionally overwhelming. Anxiety, loneliness, identity pressure, and quiet struggles are more common than people realize.

In this episode, Avi speaks with the director of Crossroads Jerusalem about why student mental health looks different today, why many students don’t ask for help, and what real support on the ground actually looks like.

This conversation shines a light on the side of the gap year that often goes unseen — and why awareness matters more than ever.



???? Gap Year Mental Health Guidebook:

https://israelgapyear.com/mental-health-guide/

???? Learn more about Crossroads Jerusalem:

https://www.crossroadsjerusalem.org/