Episode 6: Worst Year, Best Books: Turning the Page on 2020

HoCoCast

The HoCoCast Team turns the page on 2020 by discussing their hopes for 2021; their positive take-aways from a difficult year; and what tv shows and books have helped get them through it (0:24). Next, we hear from Kirsten Minor, Community Health Educator with Teen Health Matters, as she provides important information on the connection between vaping and mental health, and offers support through the virtual Tobacco Awareness Program for Teens and cessation-support resources (23:15). And finally, Abby, Baz, Emerson, Olivia, and a few special guests, provide their best books (and more) that were important reads for 2020 (35:00). Teen Health Matters Resources If you are looking for healthy ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or any other mental health condition during this challenging pandemic, please check out our Teen Health Matters site which is specifically for teens to connect and learn more about health and resources. If you are in a crisis, please call the Grassroots Crisis Hotline at 410-531-6677, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741 741. https://teenhealthmatters.org/get-help-now/drugs-alcohol/ Need Help Quitting? The Health Department offers a free educational course for youth about the dangers of ESDs and strategies for quitting. Call 410-313-6292 or click here for more information. https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Cancer-Prevention/Tobacco-Sales-Enforcement/Tobacco-Vaping-Use-Prevention-Cessation HoCoCast Worst Year, Best Books Check out all the recommended books, tv shows, movies, music and more: https://bit.ly/3nzSFac Click for PDF Transcript of Episode 6 https://bit.ly/3mu4VHV