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Article by Mr Michael Timms
Netflix has announced that Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why will be launched on Friday 18 May 2018. When Season 1 of 13 Reasons Why was released there was significant demand on the mental health sector, and concerns from schools and families across Australia about the show’s content. The Netflix program directly exposes viewers to very risky suicide content that may lead to distressing reactions. National and international research clearly links the impact of harmful suicide exposure to increased risk and possible suicide contagion.
In preparation for Season 2, Headspace and Netflix have collaborated to develop resources and discussion guides for young people, parents and schools to assist them to have safe conversations about the confronting themes associated with suicide depicted in the series. The resources provide information on how to safely watch the series, self-care, help-seeking behaviour and how to have constructive conversations with friends and families.
I have attached some links below in regards to the series and ways to assist students. Possibly the most helpful is the document around ‘How to talk to young people about 13 Reasons Why’ – if the series is raised by your son/daughter at home.
https://www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/bairnsdale/13-reasons-why-warning/ -Headspace warning
https://headspace.org.au/assets/School-Support/Talking-to-Young-People-about-13-Reasons-Why.pdf - Factsheet on talking to young people
https://www.headspace.org.au/news/headspace-and-netflix-collaborate-to-keep-young-australians-safe/
If you have any concerns about students regarding this material, please contact the Year Level Coordinator, Wellbeing staff or myself.
Michael Timms Deputy Principal – Students
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Our News // 17 May 2018
Article by Mr Michael Timms
Netflix has announced that Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why will be launched on Friday 18 May 2018. When Season 1 of 13 Reasons Why was released there was significant demand on the mental health sector, and concerns from schools and families across Australia about the show’s content. The Netflix program directly exposes viewers to very risky suicide content that may lead to distressing reactions. National and international research clearly links the impact of harmful suicide exposure to increased risk and possible suicide contagion.
In preparation for Season 2, Headspace and Netflix have collaborated to develop resources and discussion guides for young people, parents and schools to assist them to have safe conversations about the confronting themes associated with suicide depicted in the series. The resources provide information on how to safely watch the series, self-care, help-seeking behaviour and how to have constructive conversations with friends and families.
I have attached some links below in regards to the series and ways to assist students. Possibly the most helpful is the document around ‘How to talk to young people about 13 Reasons Why’ – if the series is raised by your son/daughter at home.
https://www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/bairnsdale/13-reasons-why-warning/ -Headspace warning
https://headspace.org.au/assets/School-Support/Talking-to-Young-People-about-13-Reasons-Why.pdf - Factsheet on talking to young people
https://www.headspace.org.au/news/headspace-and-netflix-collaborate-to-keep-young-australians-safe/
If you have any concerns about students regarding this material, please contact the Year Level Coordinator, Wellbeing staff or myself.
Michael Timms Deputy Principal – Students
