Check in with them multiple times as it can take a few days to process the content and they will likely continue to talk about the show with their peers.
We encourage viewers to watch the additional video resources provided by Netflix in which actors and experts discuss several of the issues portrayed in the show. It also affords you the chance to talk after each episode and ensure that they are comfortable enough to continue watching. This will allow you the opportunity to monitor the impact the show has on your child. If your teens do watch the series, make an effort to watch with them.We recommend using the show’s rating (TV-MA) as a source of guidance about the intensity of the content. Some of the story lines could be quite upsetting and result in them needing additional monitoring, support and/or treatment. For vulnerable and at-risk youth (for example those living with depression or an anxiety disorder) we encourage families to make a thoughtful decision about whether or not to watch 13 Reasons Why because of the triggering impact it might have on them.Following the release of the new season on Friday, we strongly encourage parents, educators and professionals to review and follow this guidance: Given the response to the first season and the gravity of the topics season two would likely cover, we partnered with dozens of organizations and experts to develop a statement including recommendations around viewing the series.
At the same time, concerns were raised by mental health advocacy groups and experts, including our team at The Jed Foundation, about whether the series presented risks to some viewers because of how the show addressed some of these important and complicated issues. Last spring the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, captured the attention of youth globally and created countless discussions among teens, families and schools about suicide prevention, mental health, bullying and more.