Viewer discretion is advised.
About halfway through the episode, it becomes clear why this warning is necessary.
So the way she does it, you cant watch it and feel like its glamorized in any way.
It looks and is painful, and then when shes found by her parents, it absolutely destroys them.
How should television shows balance that fact while also shedding light on a rarely talked-about yet common issue?
says Dr. Christine Moutier, the American Foundation of Suicide Preventions chief medical officer.
Who is safe for me to talk to?
Can I still accept that Im the same vibrant person if I have to get treatment for this?
I dont feel anything, she says.
I dont care anymore.
But it also aims to show that help is out there.
Reach out, Langford says inBeyond the Reasons.
Talk to someone anonymously.
Just talk tosomeone.Because the moment you start talking about, it gets easier.
Just know that theres life beyond what youre feeling at the moment.
I promise it will get better.
Theres an entire future full of incredible things waiting for you.
And if you go, you dont get to see it.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat 800-273-8255.
Find more information about suicidehere.
