1. Brings About Awareness.
Thirteen Reasons Why not only brings about awareness about suicide, but other sensitive topics like bullying, social injustice, and sexual assault. Many of these topics often aren't explored in other shows, so Thirteen Reasons Why creates an opportunity for people dealing with those issues to have something to relate to.
2. Provides an Outlet for Teens.
Thirteen Reasons Why portrays the mental devolution of one's self image in such a way that enables people who are experiencing these same thoughts to relate and those who are not to have a different understanding and perspective of the emotional toll suicidal thoughts can have on people.
3. Generates Discussion.
Thirteen Reasons Why has sparked a widespread discussion about suicide between friends, families, schools, and other communities. This discussion can be extremely influential to those who are experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts.
4. Encourages Parents to be more Cognizant.
Thirteen Reasons Why not only captured the attention of teens everywhere, but their parents too. By emphasizing just how oblivious parents can be to what their children are dealing with, the show opened the eyes of many parents to be more involved in their children's lives.
5. Inspires Compassion.
The show inspires others to empathize with those who are struggling with depression and seek ways to help them. In doing this, it creates a supportive community for those who are dealing with suicidal thoughts.
6. Promotes Introspection.
The show addresses uncomfortable problems that may trigger its viewers. If a viewer of the show realizes that they identify with some of the depressing thoughts of Hannah Baker, they may be inspired to seek help for themselves.
7. Portrays the Mental Devolution of a Depressed Person.
Thirteen Reasons Why portrays just how much a person experiencing suicidal or depressive thoughts has devaluated their self-image. In doing this, the show realistically portrays how such thoughts can affect a person's mental state.
8. Emphasizes Support Networks
Instead of just taking pills for depression, Thirteen Reasons Why shows how beneficial communal support can be. Instead of emphasizing a reliance on prescriptions, the show highlights the importance of being surrounded by supportive people.
9. Teaches That it is Okay to Ask for Help.
Hannah's failed attempt at asking her school psychologist for help towards the end of the series demonstrates the importance of asking for help. While people who are experiencing suicidal or depressive thoughts themselves may feel uncomfortable asking for help, the show stresses that if someone notices that a person is experiencing such thoughts, they can ask for help too.
10. Portrays the Stresses of High School.
Sometimes parents, doctors, and other adults don't understand just how hard high school can be for some people. While not everyone has a traumatic experience of high school, some people do. Thirteen Reasons Why shows that.
11. Brings Up Uncomfortable Issues.
13 Reasons Why brings up the discussion of rape myths, slut shaming and homophobia while usually people would prefer avoiding talking about these topics in their everyday lives.
12. Shows How Impactful Bullying Can Be.
While most people think school bullying is not prevalent and has limited impact, 13 Reasons Why shows how school bullying could destroy the students. Moreover, people usually simplify school bullying to the bullies and the bullied but 13 Reasons Why shows the audience that teachers, family and other students also play roles in school bullying.
13. Entertaining.
It's a compelling story and is adapted to TV show in an interesting way. The audience will always be curious about the content in the next tape. Also, the performance of the actors are great.