HCPS Wellness Talk

What can you do when your teen’s mood feels like more than just typical teenage behavior? In this episode, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, school counselors Christine Spilman and Christina Norment discuss anxiety and depression, two of the most common mental health concerns families may encounter. They share how to recognize the difference between typical teen development and signs that...

What should families know about teens and technology, and how can we set healthy limits in a world that moves so fast? In this episode of HCPS Wellness Talk, mental health counselors Christine Spilman and Christina Norment talk about raising teens in a digital age we as parents didn’t grow up in, and why giving ourselves grace is an important first step. Christine and Christina break down Virginia...

What should families know about teen vaping, and how can you tell the difference between a harmless gadget and a hidden vape? In this episode of HCPS Wellness Talks, mental health counselors (and fellow parents of teens) Christine Spilman and Christina Norment break down the basics of vaping, from what e-cigarettes actually are to why fruity smells, “USB drives,” and even hoodie strings can someti...