Delaney Ruston, M.D.
Film Screening – Screenagers Next Chapter: Empowering Youth with Stress Resilience
From the director and producers of SCREENAGERS comes a film about helping youth flourish in this screen and stress-filled world. Glenbard Parent Series is please to host the film’s premier.
In this documentary we follow SCREENAGERS filmmaker/physician Delaney Ruston as she suddenly finds herself at a loss on how to help her teens’ as they struggle with their emotional well-being. What are the skills that will help them manage their challenges now and in the future? In what ways is screen time contributing to their ups and downs? What are ways that parents and schools provide skills to teens that help them develop emotional resilience and communication skills–both essential for mental wellness. schools can provide. Like SCREENGERS, we follow many stories in schools and homes of people from all backgrounds as we uncover surprising solutions.
This documentary features cutting edge science and insights from researchers and thought leaders to uncover evidence-based ways to support mental wellness in our youth. This film’s goal is for parents, schools, religious organizations, community groups, companies, and youth to view together and develop skills that help youth thrive.
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Critically acclaimed author of seven novels for young adults
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Writer, cultural organizer, and Associate Professor at the University of Chicago
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National Book Award-winning author and MacArthur Fellow
ON ZOOM