Season 3 of ‘13 Reasons Why’ was released in August 2019. The central theme of the series is the suicide of schoolgirl Hannah Baker.
Let’s take a look back at the first season and see what alarms Hanna gave and how they should be responded to.
Each episode of the first season is dedicated to one of the 13 tapes that Hanna recorded before committing suicide. The cassettes contain stories about people that Hanna thought were guilty. Simultaneously with the main character, Clay, we learn what chain of events led to this decision.
“13 Reasons Why” shows the experiences of schoolchildren and the problems they face. Unrequited love, betrayal, drugs, violence, and bullying are all too common. recommended for parents to watch in order to understand what their children can actually go through, how serious it is, and how to behave with them. Teenagers are advised to watch with someone with whom they can discuss what is happening, due to the large number of triggers and emotional scenes.
If you carefully follow the behavior of Hannah during the season, you can notice disturbing “bells” even without the help of tapes.
Loneliness
In the story, Hanna transferred to a new school and almost lost contact with her former best friend. Over time, she managed to find friends, but due to a misunderstanding, they stopped communicating, and the girl was left alone again. Even later, she faced bullying, which finally alienated her from her classmates. Social isolation and feelings of loneliness are serious risk factors for the development of suicidal behavior.
Bullying
At school, Hannah encountered bullying. She did not understand the reason and could not share her fear, shame, and confusion with anyone. Bullying exacerbated Hanna’s social isolation and reinforced her belief that she did not deserve friendship and support.
Thoughts And Words About Death
Hanna expresses her desire to “finish everything” in a conversation with the school psychologist.When the psychologist asks again what the girl meant, she avoids answering. Later on the tape, Hannah admits that she made this conversation her “last chance to change her mind.” But the psychologist did not attach any importance to her words, and Hannah decided that no one cared about her.
Dark Creativity
When a poem written by Hannah was published anonymously in the school magazine, many guessed the authorship. However, no one asked what exactly was going on with the author. Since Hannah was against publicity, the poem could not be an attempt to draw attention to itself. It was an expression of pain, misunderstanding, and rejection, which she felt from the outside world.
Poor Academic Performance
Hanna had no problems with either intelligence or motivation. However, several times throughout the series, we hear that her grades do not allow her to get into any good colleges. This may be the result of apathy and cognitive decline, which are clear symptoms of depression. which, in turn, is one of the most common causes of suicide.
Hypersensitive Personality
Hypersensitivity is not just an epithet but a term. It is characterized by the abbreviation DOES:
- Depth: depth, thoughtfulness
- Overstimulation: quickly achieved overexcitation; mobility of the nervous system
- Empathy
- Sensitive: (susceptibility, sensitivity)
Hypersensitive people take everything to heart, get stuck in experiences, and are very empathic with others. Because of this, they have an increased risk of developing depression. We think Hannah fell into this category. No wonder the events that happened around her affected her so much.
Parental relationships that are complicated
Hanna’s parents run their own business and don’t always have time for their daughter. Communication in the family may seem open and non-conflicting, but there is alienation behind this. The parents did not know about the bullying or the rape of Hannah. We also see in the second season that their relationship is not ideal: quarrels, betrayals, and a lack of dialogue. Such an atmosphere in the family always affects the psychological state of the child.
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How Could Hannah Baker’s Suicide Be Prevented?
It’s hard to predict. But most likely, regular psychological support, a kind attitude, and understanding from friends would help her survive even the most difficult events.
That is why it is important to analyze what is happening on the screen in order to prevent such situations in your own life.
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