Lily Meade's video: 13 Reasons Why: Responsibilities in Writing Mental Illness and Depression

Today I thought we'd discuss the Netflix adaptation of 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I have some serious concerns with how the writing portrays mental illness, romanticizes suicide, and neglects to offer resources for depressed viewers. - ↓ open for more! ↓ - SUBSCRIBE: http://goo.gl/geJ2Fg Join my newsletter: http://lilymeade.com/newsletter I genuinely enjoyed 13 Reasons Why, but I am worried about how it may impact viewers in a similar situation to the characters in the book. This show ignored several opportunities to teach viewers about spotting warning signs of depression and suicidal thoughts and instead acted against advice for shock value. I thought dissecting these issues might be a good way to teach how (and how not to) write depression, suicide, or bullying. Links mentioned: Twitter campaign to add a suicide hotline number before each episode: https://twitter.com/MarcieColleen1/status/854432020461527042 A review from a depressed teen: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/04/17/suicide-13-reasons-why-mental-illness-column/100562428/ A review from a concerned parent: https://theestablishment.co/13-reasons-scared-the-shit-out-of-me-and-it-should-scare-you-too-5d3fd4e8d300 Popular twitter post outlining criticisms of the show: https://twitter.com/queenoftherodeo/status/853848835575226368 Warning signs of depression and suicide in teens: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/teen-depression-signs-help.htm If you'd like to help me continue to make videos, please consider supporting me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/lilymeade - Social Links: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LilyMeade Facebook: http://fb.com/lily.meade Tumblr: http://lilymeade.tumblr.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/lilymeade Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/lilymeade - My name is Lily Meade. I love books! I like to live a life inspired by fiction. I truly believe that anyone can find their own happy ending, whether in a book or in real life. I am an aspiring young adult author. I absolutely love to read (especially YA fiction, but I read adult and nonfiction, too!) and write (novels mostly). I really love storytelling in any form. On my channel you will find a variety of videos about my life, writing (including writing updates as well as tips and tricks), novel research, book recommendations, and more! I’m passionate about a lot of things and I like making friends. Thank you for watching my videos! Please say hello! I'm an audible affiliate! Get 2 free audiobooks by using my link: http://amzn.to/2b2bQX1 - Send me a letter and I'll send you one back! Lily Meade P.O. BOX Lakewood, WA 98496 - Love Letter icon by Oliviu Stoian. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Seattle Epic Reads Vlog & GIVEAWAY! | Maureen Johnson, Kendare Blake, Sara Holland, Kasie West" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1wekeH8ssI -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-