The Netflix series called 13 Reasons Why is sparking some concern locally as to how youth may perceive it.
The show goes through the events/reasons leading up to a high school student committing suicide.
To bring this to parents attention, a letter was sent home with some students from an unknown number of schools in the St. Clair Catholic District School Board.
"The series is graphic and sensationalizes the act of suicide, which may lead to vulnerable students misinterpreting its message," the letter states.
School board officials told BlackburnNews.com the letters were sent to principals at local Catholic schools, and that it was then up to those principals as to whether or not the letters would be sent home to parents.
"Although this series has been promoted by the creators as a tool to help students recognize their impact on others to prevent suicide, it does not address mental illness or present viable alternatives to suicide," the letter reads. "At no point do the actors seek help from family members, friends or other trusted adults."
In the letter, the Catholic school board also points out that it does offer their students support when it comes to mental health and well-being.
The SCCDSB has refused to provide further comment on the letter.
The Netflix series has brought forward a number of concerns nationally, too.
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA National) and Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) also sent out a media release regarding the show and their stance on it.
Their concerns lie with how the series might actually "glamorize" suicide, leading to possible distress in young people.
"A large and growing body of Canadian and international research has found clear links between increases in suicide rates and harmful media portrayals of suicide," the release said.
Youth who need someone to talk to regarding mental health are asked to seek help as soon as possible. The Kids Help Phone is always available at 1-(800)-668-6868.