'13 Reasons Why': The Reason They Added a Warning Video

13 Reasons Why is a Netflix original. The show involves multiple topics such as substance abuse, sexual abuse, and the biggest one is suicide. It also follows more topics that involves around real-life situations.

Why are people so upset and triggered by this show? This is a very common searched question because some truly may not know. When the show first aired, researchers found an increase in search results regarding suicidal-related phrases coming from people all around who have watched this series, are very triggered. For at least three weeks, more than 900,000 searches included the word "suicide." As of right now, they are not aware if the searches were more curious questions or people curious of self-harm involving themselves.

• Many think that this show can cause copycat suicide attempts. This was thought of when researchers found that people started to search up "How to kill yourself" in their search engines. There are also searches regarding suicide hotlines for help, but most people were focused on the bad suicide-related questions that sparked. Those searches increased significantly when the show aired.

'13 Reasons Why'

• There were two families that came out to the news regarding their daughters and their recent suicides. Both high schoolers, were known as determined and did great in school. Both young 15-year-old girls hung themselves just a few days after watching 13 Reasons Why. The parents say that they think the show was a trigger of past trauma involving bullying, depression, and other issues they thought they overcame.
• Many were not fond of the show due to the lack of prevention numbers after showing traumatizing scenes. Teachers sent letters to students homes regarding the show and information regarding help. Since some say that the show "glamorized" suicide.

“My main concern was that suicide was portrayed sort of as the inevitable consequence of life’s adversities rather than depicting what would be an actually more appropriate message, which is that there’s help when you’re feeling suicidal rather than resorting to killing yourself,” —Madelyn Gould, a Columbia University Suicide Prevention Researcher stated.

In the past there have been quite a few copycat suicides and murders, which caused the writers to really decide that it's best to publish a warning video, technically stating everything that is in the show and how it could be triggering, and if you feel as if you are not in a good state to watch this show... it's best you don't.

Selena Gomez, who is the executive producer, states, “But these kids today are so exposed to things that I would never even have comprehended when I was eight. My cousin teaches third grade and they’re doing things and saying things that I couldn’t even fathom. I feel like if this is what we are going to talk about, we might as well do it in a way that’s going to be honest, it’s going to be real, and it stays true to the book.”

Most critics and viewers love the book alongside the show. The scenarios were thought out very well and carefully. It shows that even if you do not see it, someone could be struggling. It shows how what you say and do, no matter how big or little, can make a impact in people's lives. It reminds you that you are not alone and that others go through things just like you. They love the romance, drama, stories, messages, as well as the cast.

If you have not watched 13 Reasons Why yet, and you are interested and can handle specific topics mentioned above. It is a very good show you may like. If you know someone who may get triggered who watches the show, spread happiness and love to that person. Watch it together? Or even don't watch it at all; a show can wait if a life is on the line. Talk with that person and also give hotline numbers. There are multiple numbers you can look up to talk on different topics.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255