Exploring Mental Health in the Digital Age: Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth Hosts Free Screening of ‘Screenagers – Next Chapter’

The Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth (CRCHY) is hosting a free screening of “Screenagers – Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age” as part of their “Raising Great Kids” series. The event will take place on April 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Newtown Middle School.

The film explores the science behind teen’s emotional challenges in the digital age, focusing on social media and ways to help them navigate stress, anxiety, and depression. Filmmaker Dr. Delaney Ruston shares her own struggles helping her teens and offers insights on empowering teens to overcome mental health challenges.

Featuring stories from diverse families with various challenges, the film offers evidence-based methods to support mental wellness in schools and beyond. CRCHY President Francine E. Block will introduce the screening, followed by a live Q&A session with licensed psychologist Dr. Deborah Van Aken, Ph.D., and a representative from the school district. The event is free and open to the public, sponsored by PAStart, Council Rock Education Foundation, CPA, and Jefferson Health.

While pre-registration is not required, it is suggested to ensure enough resources for attendees.

The Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth (CRCHY) aims to bring together community members to reduce risk behaviors among youth and help them thrive in a healthy environment.

As part of their ongoing efforts to promote mental wellness among young people in the digital age, CRCHY has organized a free screening of “Screenagers – Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age.” This event is just one of many initiatives that CRCHY has undertaken as part of their “Raising Great Kids” series.

During the screening on April 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., viewers will learn about the science behind teenagers’ emotional challenges in today’s digital age.

Dr. Delaney Ruston will share her own experiences helping her teens navigate these challenges and offer insights into empowering young people to overcome them.

The film features stories from diverse families facing various challenges related to mental health in schools and beyond.

Following the screening, attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session with licensed psychologist Dr. Deborah Van Aken and a representative from the school district.

This event is open to everyone who wants to learn more about how they can support young people’s mental wellness.

Although pre-registration is not mandatory, attendees are encouraged