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Screenagers: The Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience

  • Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center 1118 4th Street San Rafael, CA, 94901 United States (map)

This popular series returns for a second season, with a continued focus on issues related to teen wellness in the areas of health, mental health, sexual health, and substance use and abuse—creating a community forum for education, communication, understanding, and awareness. Each screening will be followed by an in-depth panel discussion with filmmakers, film subjects, and/or subject area experts. A portion of the proceeds for this series will go to support Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) Wellness Centers.

SCREENAGERS THE NEXT CHAPTER: UNCOVERING SKILLS FOR STRESS RESILIENCE

Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston probes into the vulnerable corners of family life—including her own—to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through personal stories, along with insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, Screenagers reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.

The screening will be followed by an in-depth panel discussion.