How has the increase of technology affected teens and their mental health?  One local teen has a very personal perspective of how screen time reminded her that connections have been critical this year.  Whether it be with school peers, long distance friendships or social media.  Is your teen resilient? 

The pandemic has caused relationships to change across the board.  A group of local teens discuss how their friendships have adapted over the past year.  Family bonds are stronger, and friendships are more meaningful.  The narrative of “why we are alone has switched to why we need to be together.”

In this episode of Teen Talk, moderator Jason Hopcus asked the question, “In reflection, what have you noticed in your own life?”  “Have no expectations.”  “Take nothing for granted.”  “We were able to come together as a team”.  These are some of the answers given by a group of local teens.  

Throughout the pandemic teen athletes have been faced with a series of ups, downs and adjustments.  A group of female soccer players discuss the appreciation of crowds in the stands, how they miss in person support; both in school and on the field and how a simple text can make a teammates day.

“Our routines are off”.  “It’s all so confusing.” “Academic stress is at an all time high”.  Teen Talk episode 22 tackles a subject that is difficult to discuss, but is so necessary, Mental Health.  Local high schoolers talk candidly about their ups, downs, struggles and daily changes throughout COVID19.  It’s an important conversation that needs