Now is Not the Time for Inquiries into the Strook Tragedy, Says Noa Mevorach

Noa Mevorach, a prominent activist for military recruitment from the "Partnership for Service" organization, addressed the tragedy following the death of Shoshana Strook z"l, daughter of Minister Orit Strock, on Sunday. Mevorach argued that now is not the time for public investigations or inquiries into the circumstances of the case.

"I am writing because I have learned over the years (and countless studies prove) that when a terrible publicized event occurs in the world of mental health, it has a massive effect on other individuals dealing with mental health challenges and their families," Mevorach wrote. She noted that as the wife of a child psychiatrist, the complexities of mental health and professional choices are a daily part of her household discourse.

Mevorach emphasized that in the field of mental health, "the hidden far outweighs the visible." She highlighted the critical role families play in the journey of those dealing with mental health issues, noting that their involvement can be both a source of support and a source of pain.

"Sometimes they try and succeed in 'bringing down the moon' for them, and sometimes they try very, very hard but fail to help at all," she explained. "What is clear is that they are part of it. It doesn't matter if they chose it or if the individual themselves wants it; some things are simply beyond our control. Therefore, as the Strock family prepares to sit *Shiva*, this is not the time to begin an inquiry."

Mevorach explained that the family is currently dealing with a profound loss of which they have been a part for years, regardless of the specific details of the case. She urged the public to try to empathize with the family's current position, noting that many other families dealing with mental health challenges are watching how society reacts today.

While she acknowledged the societal obligation to seek truth and build a safer environment for those with mental health struggles, she stressed the importance of timing. "We are committed to [the truth], there is no doubt. But we must find the right time and way that will help build a more protected society for those dealing with mental health issues and their families."