ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Public Schools is encouraging parents to attend four community meetings this fall concerning student safety and mental health issues.

Nancy Hans and Emily Harrison join us on Here @ Home to discuss how these meetings will help parents.

The focus is on students’ mental health, and they’re directly looking at the dangers of cell phone use.

Listen in to our conversation about what research shows about students and cell phone usage and the warning signs your child may be struggling with their mental health.

Excessive device use is rewiring young brains, disrupting sleep, fueling anxiety, and lowering academic success.

The damage is happening now — and it’s deeper than most parents realize.

September 17 at William Byrd High School

October 13 at

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