Reacher’s suicide warning should include 988
I appreciate that Reacher included a warning about suicide and self-harm before the episode. However, after watching the episode, I felt the warning was not enough.
If an episode contains suicide content significant enough to warrant a warning, I think viewers should also be given an immediate crisis resource. Including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline would be a simple but important addition.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I know that unexpected exposure to suicide content can be particularly difficult for people who have experienced suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, trauma, or the loss of someone to suicide.
I'm not suggesting the scene should be removed or that the show shouldn't depict difficult subjects. I'm suggesting viewers should have enough information to make an informed decision about watching the content—and, if it affects them, a resource for immediate support.
I’m curious what other viewers think: Was the suicide warning before the episode sufficient, or should 988 or another crisis resource have been included?