What do actual psychologists think about 13 Reasons Why?

'13 Reasons Why' Through the Lens of A Clinical Psychologist. The show can be a catalyst to help adolescents struggling with depression and suicide. read more

13 reasons why implies that committing suicide will make the bullies/perpetrators realise their mistake. Hence, glorifying suicide. It's unrealistic that someone so distressed so as to be contemplating suicide would plan about making tapes and sending them out. There's actually very little insight about the psychology of suicide. read more

13 Mental Health Questions about “13 Reasons Why” The realistic portrayal of mental illness in television and movies can be an effective way to reduce stigma around psychiatric issues. But it can be troubling if those portrayals do not show options for treatment. read more

Based on the 2007 young adult novel by Jay Asher, Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why is great entertainment, according to Variety—and if the media attention it has drawn and the overwhelmingly positive reviews are any indication. Like the book, the 13-episode series targets teens as its core intended audience. read more

“13 Reasons Why is a wakeup call for all of us to look after ourselves and have some responsibility for each other.” “The saddest part is that a lot of us are feeling these things but we’re so private we don’t tell each other.” And if you’ve watched or are thinking about watching, Fuller has this advice. read more