There's nothing romantic about that': The media must stop glamorizing mental illness – The Black and White
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Content warning: this article contains language pertaining to drug use and suicide. Some names have been changed to protect students’ privacy. After the Netflix drama “13 Reasons Why” aired in 2017, critics denounced the show, maintaining that the disturbing plotlines could harm the mental health of viewers. In the program, the protagonist graphically commits suicide.
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