13 Reasons Why
“Google queries about suicide rose by almost 20 percent in 19 days after the show came out” – The Atlantic
“Google searches of ‘How to Commit Suicide’ went up 26 percent” – NBC News
13 Reasons Why has been a controversy magnet for the way in which it glamorizes and sensationalizes suicide and other violent acts. Mental Health professionals around the globe are cringing at the fact that they know just how many teens will not only be watching season 2 but will be binge watching season 1 in order to prepare for the premiere of the second season on Friday.
One year ago, upon the release of season 1, an article in The Atlantic, chronicled just how concerning exposure to this dark depiction of teenage life is according to mental health experts. There is a definite concern for suicide contagion and copycat behavior, the article states.
Talking Points
- JED Foundation ’13 Reasons Why’ Talking Points
- JED Foundation lays out the most important talking point surrounding the controversial show
- NAMI ’13 Reasons Why’ Hurts Vulnerable Teens
- NAMI explains how this show can be detrimental to teens who are struggling
- NASP ’13 Reasons Why’ Netflix Series: Considerations for Educators
- Important cautions for educators to consider when dealing with ’13 Reasons Why’
- Netflix Talk to Someone
- Netflix’s own website with resources for help and suicide prevention
- SAVE 13 Reasons Why Toolkit
- SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) has come together to create a tool kit to guide viewers through the show
Articles
- Huffington Post 13 Reasons Why ’13 Reasons Why’ is Dangerously Problematic
- The Huffington Post describes the most problematic issues with the show
- NBC News Suicide Searches Increased After Release of ’13 Reasons Why’
- NBC puts forward statistics that show the negative real world impact of ’13 Reasons Why”
- The Atlantic Did ’13 Reasons Why’ Spark a Suicide Contagion Effect?
- Using statistics and analysis The Atlantic sheds light on the shows impact
Toolkit
- 13 Reasons Why Toolkit
- Comprehensive resources for parents, educators, youth, clinicians, and media
- 13 Reasons Why Clinicians Toolkit
- Comprehensive resources for clinicians
Crisis Lines
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
1-800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org -
Crisis Text Line
A not-for-profit organization that provides support to people through text.
Text START to 741-741
www.crisistextline.org