Helping Families Navigate the Digital Age: Community Screening of Screenagers
The Crown Point Rotary Club has identified youth mental health as a key initiative and established a Youth Mental Health Committee to address the challenges facing today’s young people. As part of the Rotary’s ongoing Youth Mental Health Series, the Club is partnering with SAFE – Supporting Addiction Free Environments and the Crown Point Community Library to bring educational programming to the community.
Together, these organizations are working to educate, connect, and empower families through meaningful conversations about youth mental health.
On Thursday, March 5, the community is invited to attend a free screening of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age at the Crown Point Community Library.
The documentary, created by physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston, explores how screen time, social media, video games, and digital technology impact children’s mental health, development, and relationships. Through personal stories and research-based insights, the film offers practical strategies to help families navigate the digital world in healthy and balanced ways.
Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the movie, as the film is designed to spark meaningful conversations between adults and youth.
Following the 59-minute screening, a live panel discussion will feature local professionals who work directly with youth and families in our community:
- Ofc. Leslie Malerich – Crown Point Police Department Patrol Officer/School Resource Officer
- Mary Rhee, LCSW – Licensed School Social Worker
- Joshua Martin – Psychiatry Resident, Regional Health Systems
These panelists bring perspectives from law enforcement, school-based mental health services, and clinical psychiatry. The discussion will provide local context, practical guidance, and an opportunity for reflection following the film.
The screening of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age is presented under a public performance license secured by SAFE – Supporting Addiction Free Environments, making this free community showing possible.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, March 5
Location: Crown Point Community Library, Meeting Rooms 2 & 3
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Screening: 6:15 p.m. (59 minutes)
Panel Discussion: 7:15–7:45 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration is encouraged:
https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=3652&EventID=580537&PK=946903
We invite parents, guardians, children, educators, and community members to join us for this important program as we continue building a supportive environment where every child can feel understood and thrive.
