Just before its March 31 release, a producer sought the support of the JED Foundation, a teen suicide prevention group. The problem, suicide prevention experts said, is that even an ugly suicide can beget copycats. Another option is to call the National Suicide Prevention line, 1-800-273-8255, or text HOME to 741741. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“That was gross negligence,” Dr. Miller said, and it sends “a dangerous message” that adults don’t care. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyAnd throughout the series, as other characters talk of suicide, little is done to address their struggles.

Source: New York Times May 01, 2017 16:58 UTC