Council Rock Coalition To Explore Youth Mental Health In A Digital Age

NEWTOWN, PA — The Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth (CRCHY) continues its “Raising Great Kids” series of interactive programming with a free screening of "Screenagers - Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age," followed by a question and answer session.

The free evening takes place on April 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Newtown Middle School, 116 Richboro-Newtown Road, Newtown 18940.

The film examines the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression.

In the documentary, filmmaker Dr. Delaney Ruston finds herself at a loss on how to help her own teens as they struggle with their emotional well-being. She tries to understand these challenges, and how parents and educators can empower teens to overcome mental health challenges and build emotional agility, communication savvy, and stress resilience.

Covering an array of different stories from a wide sampling of families with a spectrum of challenges, the film offers approaches in schools that prove relevant beyond the classroom, surprising insights from cognitive researchers, psychologists, and thought leaders that reveal evidence-based methods to support mental wellness.

The special screening will be introduced by CRCHY President Francine E. Block. The session wraps up after the film with a live Q&A featuring licensed psychologist Dr. Deborah Van Aken, Ph.D., and a representative from the school district.

The event is free and all members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend. CRCHY is joined by sponsors PAStart, Council Rock Education Foundation, CPA, and Jefferson Health in presenting this evening of information and discussion.

Pre-registration is not required but is suggested to ensure that enough resources are made

available for everyone. To attend, scan the QR code below.

The Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth (CRCHY) is a group of community members whose mission is to mobilize and engage all sectors of the CR communities to work together to reduce risk behaviors of our youth, helping them to reach their full potential in a healthy environment.