July 14, 2021
It’s often hard to talk about sex with a partner, parent, or healthcare provider, but it is essential that young people are empowered to talk about and take control of their sexual health. Join us for a discussion with the Howard County Health Department’s Reproductive Health Program Supervisor Jenna Mermer and student intern Emma Schreier as we talk about sexual health, things to think about before you have sex, consent, safer sex, birth control, and a walkthrough of a visit to the reproductive health clinic.
November 24, 2020
Although we are in isolation, we don't have to be disconnected from one another. In this episode, we will provide tips for teens on how to stay socially connected while physically distant. You will hear about creative ways to communicate, join clubs, as well as how other students are feeling in these times.
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August 3, 2020
The first year of college can be overwhelming for many reasons, even without the added uncertainties of COVID-19. Join us for a discussion with Dr. David Tirpak, Associate Director of Career Services at Howard Community College, Katie Rees, a rising sophomore at University of Maryland College Park, and Simon Guteng, Jr., a rising sophomore at University of Maryland Baltimore County on strategies to prioritize your mental health during this transition.
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TAGGING INFO FOR EPISODE
Howard County Health Department: @HoCoHealth
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If you post on Instagram, you can tag Simon and Katie at @ishanathan_ and @k80beau and me at @emma.schreier and the Health Department at @hocohealth and @hocostrength
March 30, 2020
Do you feel like mental health is a taboo topic? Do you have difficulty talking to your parents about your feelings & experiences? Join Teen Health Matters, where student interns share their insight, experiences, & tips on how to talk to parents/adults about mental health! Be sure to follow us on social media - @HoCoHealth & @TeenHealthMatters_ or visit TeenHealthMatters.org for more information.
