As we’ve seen in the debate around the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, mental health and wellness is a difficult and controversial topic, but we believe shining the light on this public health crisis is an important first step. We’ve put together a list of resources with commentary from both sides, and hope you’ll join us in promoting open discussion.
Either You Talk to Your Kid About Suicide or 13 Reasons Why Will by Ross Szabo
13 Reasons Why: Talking Points for Viewing and Discussing the Netflix Series/ from JED Foundation
No More Hating…It’s Time for Solutions, It’s Time for Hope by Kevin Hines
Psychiatrist: Netflix should remove ’13 Reasons Why’ immediately (USAToday.com featuring Dr. Harold Kopelwicz of Child Mind Institute)
National Association for School Psychologists “Considerations for Educators”
Why teen mental health experts are focused on ’13 Reasons Why’