[Press Release]: Release of “13 Reasons Why” associated with increase in youth suicide rates

Release of "13 Reasons Why" associated with increase in youth suicide rates NIH-supported study highlights the importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media The Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" was associated with a nearly 30 percent increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month following the show's release, after accounting for ongoing trends in suicide rates, according to a study published in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The findings highlight the necessity of using best practices when portraying suicide in popular entertainment and in the media. Media: Contact the Press Office at NIMHpress@nih.gov. Read the full release   Questions? Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Subscribe to DSIR Portfolio Snapshots     This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institute of Mental Health · 6001 Executive Boulevard · Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 · 1-866-615-6464