NFA to host discussion of suicide, other issues raised in Netflix show '13 Reasons Why'
Norwich – A program will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Slater Auditorium at Norwich Free Academy for parents and students to discuss: What’s wrong (and right) with “13 Reasons Why,” the Netflix program about a teenager who recorded 13 tapes identifying people who led her to commit suicide.
The show depicts people listening to her tapes and their reactions.
During the evening discussion Wednesday, Hartford HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Network will generate dialogue about the series’ graphic themes, including suicide, sexual assault, substance abuse, and bullying.
Participants will include Dr. Hank Schwartz, psychiatrist-in chief at the Institute of Living and vice president of Behavioral Health, Hartford HealthCare, Dr. Paul Weigle, associate medical director and child and adolescent psychiatrist at Natchaug Hospital, and Laura Saunders, child and adolescent psychologist at the Institute of Living.
This event is suitable for parents, teens, and school employees.
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