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Israeli Survivor's Suicide Exposes Mental Health Crisis

The suicide of Shirel Golan, a survivor of the Hamas attack on a music festival in Israel, highlights the inadequate mental health support provided to trauma survivors and prompts a call for greater government intervention.

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Shirel GolanEyal GolanGaj Ben ShimonMerav Rot

Why does Eyal Golan blame the Israeli government for his sister's death?: Eyal Golan believes his sister's death was a result of inadequate mental health care provided to survivors of the October 7th attack. He publicly shares her story to break the stigma around suicide among trauma survivors in Israel.
What is Eyal Golan's call to action for the Israeli authorities and society?: Eyal Golan calls on Israeli authorities to proactively reach out to survivors of the Nova attack, as opposed to waiting for individuals to seek help. He stresses the importance of community support and active intervention to prevent further tragedies.
What happened to Shirel Golan, and what is the main point her brother, Eyal, is trying to make?: Shirel Golan, a survivor of the Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, died by suicide on her 22nd birthday. Her brother, Eyal, blames the Israeli government for insufficient support for trauma survivors.
What are the main challenges faced by survivors of the Nova festival attack regarding mental health support?: Many survivors of the Nova festival attack are struggling with PTSD and are not receiving sufficient mental health support. The Israeli government's assistance is limited, leaving many to fight for additional therapy and support.
What is the criticism leveled against the Israeli government's response to the mental health needs of survivors?: Golan's family and other survivors criticize the Israeli government for its inadequate response to the mental health needs of survivors. They highlight the insufficient funding and resources allocated to address the widespread trauma.

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