When Netflix released their program 13 Reasons Why, it became a mega-hit with teens almost immediately. It was a frank, realistic portrayal of the dark and frightening issues our kids are dealing with. In this first episode of A Parents Guide to 13 Reasons Why podcast series, three mental health professionals will provide and overview of the topics that are graphically depicted in the show. They'll also address the positive and negative effects this series has had on our nation's youth.

"13 Reasons Why" has gained a lot of traction among young viewers. And it's opening up conversations to dig into more sensitive topics with our teens. The show's main character was bullied by her classmates, which resulted in disastrous circumstances. On today's episode, we address bullying, the impact it can have on your teen, and ways you can help him or her deal with it.

The Netflix program "13 Reasons Why" is very popular among teen viewers. While that's concerning, it does have an upside. The series is allowing us as parents to delve into more delicate topics with our teens and pre-teens. One of those topics is self-injury. It's reported that 1 in 5 females and 1 in 7 males will engage in this harmful practice. Today's episode explores the dark world of self-injury – what it is and why kids are doing it. We also want to equip you to look for warning signs and provide ways you can help your kids learn to better manage their emotions.