Efrat Stern, Division Director at JDC-Israel, discusses the mental well-being crisis in Israel and the need for community-based mental health solutions. She emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between mental health and mental well-being, highlighting the widespread psychological toll on Israeli society. Stern argues that most of the population does not require clinical intervention but rather community-based support. She mentions initiatives such as the AI-driven mental health companion Kai and the training of frontline workers to recognize signs of stress. JDC works closely with municipalities to develop localized interventions tailored to each community's needs. Public awareness and access to quality resources are identified as the biggest obstacles in addressing mental well-being.