screenagers: growing up in the digital age

Dive into the ups and downs of teen life and screen time in this eye-opening in-person event all about growing up digital. Join the Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition as we host the Screenagers series – starting with Screenagers, Growing Up in the Digital Age.

Ticket price includes the movie, popcorn and a drink! The movie will begin at noon, and will wrap up just after 1 p.m.

Are you watching young people immersed in their screens — scrolling through social media, playing video games, and losing focus with ever-decreasing attention spans?

Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston faced this challenge with her own kids and screens. She questioned how this was affecting family dynamics, education, and the mental wellbeing of young people.

Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age takes a deeply personal and relatable approach. Delaney opens the doors to her own family life and meets with others to explore the messy struggles over social media, video games, academics, and internet addiction.

Through poignant and unexpectedly humorous stories, paired with surprising insights from leading experts, Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age reveals how screens are shaping kids’ development. Most importantly, it offers actionable solutions to help adults empower kids to navigate the digital age and find balance.