"13 Reasons Why" is currently the most hit TV series of Netflix. It centers on a high school student who takes her own life and left behind her recordings to 13 tapes. There are certain scenes of the series that brought alarm among school officials and even to mental health groups which warn the parents not to expose their children to it.
Even though the show is based on a novel, some school officials are concerned about the graphic it shows that depicts about rape and suicide scenes. It may raise the risk of those vulnerable people to do the same. One of the coordinators of a certain mental health group, Andrew Evangelista, sent letters to parents in their district after knowing that some of their students are watching it, ABC News reported.
According to Evangelista, it is not right to expose certain scenes to the young ones. On the other hand, Ali Trapp, who is one of the parents who received the letter, revealed that they appreciated the concern they got from the school officials. However, Trapp added that they just allow their children to watch the show only with their presence.
News also reported that Netflix defended "13 Reasons Why" with the controversy it faced. The series has been accused of highlighting suicide and bloody graphics which expose viewers to risky content. However, on top of all these controversies, the show is also an opportunity for viewers to facilitate discussion over these matters.
Dr. Rona Hu also added that she was consulted throughout the production of the series on what scenes will the series show and how are they going to execute it. Being a psychiatrist, she made suggestions to portray the different experiences that young people are experiencing today.
Basically, there is no shame to talk about mental health issues. In fact, the series also brought awareness for teens who are suffering from these problems and to let them know that they are not alone with their situation.
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