13 Reasons Why
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Below is information on how to find support.
13 Reasons Why | Message from the 13 Reasons Why Cast | Netflix
Things to Keep in Mind
Discussion Guide
Filmed in a candid and often explicit manner, 13 Reasons Why takes an honest look at the issues faced by young people today. The information below is meant to help viewers understand the various issues addressed in the series, and to help guide productive conversations around the tough topics that the series raises and how these situations can be addressed if experienced.
I or someone I know have been assaulted, now what?
Healing from sexual assault or abuse is a process that looks different for everyone. There is no timetable for healing from sexual violence, but there are resources that can help you or a loved one manage the effects.
Finding Support
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Below is information on how to find support.
Crisis Text Line
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If you are in crisis, text CONVO to 741741 in the US for free, confidential, 24/7, support.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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National 24 hour hotline
1-800-273-8255TrevorLifeline
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The Trevor Project's free and confidential phone support for LGBTQ youth is available 24/7. Call 1 (866) 488-7386 or Text START to 678-678
Resources
Find additional support materials through these resources
- Mental Health Screenings: Use This Tool from Mental Health America
- How to Start (and Continue!) a Conversation About Mental Health
- What Parents Can Do: Promoting Mental Wellness in our Children
- Protect Your Space and Well-Being on Instagram
- Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People
- LGBTQ Survivors of Sexual Violence
About the Show
13 Reasons Why follows teenager Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) as he returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford)—his classmate and crush—who tragically died from suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Through Hannah and Clay’s dual narratives, 13 Reasons Why weaves an intricate and heart wrenching story of teenage life that will deeply affect viewers. Based on the best-selling book. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of Hannah's death and the start of our characters' complicated journeys toward healing and recovery. Liberty High prepares to go on trial, but someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth surrounding Hannah's death concealed. A series of ominous polaroids lead Clay and his classmates to uncover a sickening secret and a conspiracy to cover it up.
This show is rated MA for mature audiences, it covers many issues including depression, sexual assault and suicide. If you are struggling, this series may not be right for you or you may want to watch it with a trusted adult.