screenagers elementary school age edition

Join the Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and Screenagers as we address the challenges elementary school–aged children, parents, and educators face in today’s digital world.

High stress, anxiety, and depression are experienced by millions of young people. Join Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention for a community screening of the documentary, “Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition,” as it follows physician and filmmaker, Delaney Ruston, as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent well-being in the digital age. Space is limited. Purchase your ticket today to attend the first screening of a five-part series. The ticket includes the movie, popcorn, and a drink. This event, and all future Screenager events, at Sperry’s Moviehouse are hosted by Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention.

ABOUT THE MOVIE

This film addresses the challenges elementary school–aged children, parents, and educators face in today’s digital world, including early exposure to online content, social media pressures, device distractions in the classroom, moderating video game use and behavior, and rising sleep deprivation among youth.