Nova Festival Survivor Dies by Suicide Amid Mental Health Care Criticism

Shirel Golan's death highlights the struggles of trauma survivors and the perceived inadequacies in Israeli mental health support systems.

Shirel Golan, a survivor of the October 7 Nova Music Festival attack, died by suicide on her 22nd birthday after battling PTSD and depression.
Her family blames the Israeli government for not proactively offering mental health support to survivors who did not seek help themselves.
Critics argue that the existing mental health assistance program is overly bureaucratic and insufficient, with limited therapy sessions available.
Online misinformation and denial of survivors' experiences, especially regarding sexual violence, have compounded the trauma for many survivors.
Advocates call for increased support and recognition of the survivors' experiences to prevent further tragedies.