Experts worry new Netflix release '13 Reasons Why' is sending the wrong messages about suicide

Recent Netflix release "13 Reasons Why" bills itself as helping young people recognize their impact on others, but mental health professionals worry about the show's graphic depiction of suicide and promotion of misconceptions.

The show is based on a novel by Jay Asher and outlines the journey of a high school student who leaves behind a series of audiotapes which detail the events she perceives as leading to her suicide.

The Lakeville School District sent out a letter Thursday warning parents about the show, and report an increase in teacher-student conversations about the series and about suicide in general.

Lisa Holien, the student support services coordinator for Lakeville, also sent a variety of materials to help parents frame the conversation with their children about suicide and mental health issues, including a list of talking points from the organization Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE):

Officials at SAVE encourage anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide to call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text START to 741-741.