Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ Season 2 will be released on Friday May 18, 2018. While the complete and specific story line and topic/issues have not been disclosed, it’s very likely that S2 will pick-up and carry-forward with many of the same topics/situations as S1.
In research commissioned by Netflix following S1, key findings include:
- 80% of young adults and adolescents reported that peers deal with similar problems
- 72% believed the show is beneficial to be viewed by individuals in their age group(s)
- 57% of teens felt more comfortable discussing mental health concerns with close friends
- 66% of teens reported using the Internet as a tool for personal mental health information
- 63% asked and/or spoke to a friend
- 51% reported that there are not enough resources to help teens with suicidal ideations
- 71% reported discussing 13RW and/or mental health with parents
- 81% reported discussing 13RW with Friends
- 49% reported reaching out to a parent or friend for support following 13RW
- About 80% of viewers reported that watching 13RW made them realize their actions and how it could affect others
Based on 13RW-S1 and Dr. DeQuincy Lezine’s book ’13 Answers to the 13 Reasons Why’, these St. Louis area providers may be helpful connections for support.
Communuty Resources:
- KUTO – (314/888) 644-5886
- Provident Counseling – (314) 647-4357
- NAMI-STL – (800) 811- 4760
- Crime Victims Advocacy Center – (314) 652-3623
- Growing American Youth – (314) 669-5428
- Safe Connections – (314) 531-2003
- YWCA Rape & Crisis Line – Emergency (314) 531-7273
Personal Resources include:
- Parents, Siblings,
- Aunt or Uncle, Grandparent(s)
- Neighbors, Family Friend, Friends Parent
- School Counselor, Social Worker, Teacher, Coach, Principal, School Nurse
- Faith Leader – Priest/Reverend/Rabbi/Youth leader
- ANY ONE YOU TRUST will help you stay safe
