In my professional opinion here are some points I’d like to offer: Clay and his classmates uncover a secret surrounding Hannah’s death and conspire to cover it up. Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of Hannah’s death and the start of our characters’ complicated journey towards healing and recovery. The show is very real, and in your face, as it takes an honest look at the issues our youth are facing today.
The show focuses on a high school student, Clay Jensen, and his friend Hannah Baker, who died by suicide after experiencing a series of painful events involving friends, leading to a downward spiral of her mental health and identity. I want to strongly encourage parents, educators, coaches, and all trusted adults to understand the severity of the show and the emotional stress it could take on our teens.
Season 2 – ’13 Reasons Why’ Season 2 has been released and many teens are going back to watch Season 1 again and then onto Season 2. However, is it enough of a message for viewers struggling to reach out and ask for help when they’re triggered watching (binge watching) the show? In my professional and personal opinion, I don’t think so. The response to Season 1 was alarming and caused the producers and the executives at Netflix to make some changes, and they did. The show has also raised many of red flags by mental health professionals, advocacy groups, and suicide prevention experts about whether the series presents risks to viewers because of how the show addresses some of the important and complicated issues youth face today. This show has captured the attention of youth all over the world and has created many discussions among teens, families and schools about teen issues like suicide prevention, mental health, bullying and more. I’d like to share with you my thoughts on the wildly popular Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why.Ībout the Show Season 1 – ’13 Reasons Why’ THE NETFLIX SERIES, 13 REASONS WHY, AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW “Say Something: Teen Suicide and a Friend’s Responsibility.Suicide, Prevention, and Crisis Intervention.Suicide Prevention Training & Workshops.Teen Suicide Behaviors & Responding in Crisis.Book – Teen Mental Health & Suicide Prevention.My Theory: Teen Suicide Today’s Epidemic.Suicide Prevention Instructor / Trainer Online Course Certification.Teachers & Staff – Teen Suicide Prevention for Teachers & Staff.Defining Moments in High School Assemblies.Two Days with Jeff in your School Community.An Evening Program for Parents & Community.