The conversation starts when the screen goes dark.
Lifewise is bringing Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age to communities across Newfoundland and Labrador through a series of community screenings and conversations focused on youth mental health and digital well-being.
Our first screening is coming to the Metro region this fall.
What is Screenagers?
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age is an award-winning documentary that explores the challenges families face as young people grow up surrounded by screens, social media, video games, and digital technology.
Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston brings a personal perspective to the film, exploring questions about family life, education, screen use, and the mental well-being of young people.
Through personal stories, expert perspectives, and practical ideas, Screenagers invites families and communities to consider how technology is shaping young people’s lives and how we can support healthy balance in a digital world.
More Than a Screening
The conversation doesn’t end when the credits roll.
Each Lifewise screening will create space for people of different generations and perspectives to come together, reflect on the film, and talk about what digital well-being looks like in their lives.
Different generations. Different perspectives. One conversation.
Coming to Communities Across Newfoundland and Labrador
Lifewise is bringing Screenagers to communities across Newfoundland and Labrador through a series of free community screenings and facilitated conversations.
Our first screening will take place in the Metro region this fall, with additional screenings planned as we connect with communities and local partners.
We hope to create opportunities for youth, families, educators, and community members across the province to come together, explore digital well-being, and continue the conversation beyond the screen.
Why This Matters
Young people and families are navigating a digital world that continues to shape how we learn, connect, communicate, and experience everyday life. Creating space for understanding and conversation can help communities support youth mental health and well-being.
Youth Mental Health
Creating opportunities to talk openly about the experiences and challenges young people are navigating.
Family Connection
Helping families find shared understanding and create space for conversations about technology, connection and well-being.
Digital Well-Being
Exploring how screens, social media and digital technology influence how we learn, connect and experience everyday life.
Help Bring the Conversation to Your Community
There are many ways to support the Screenagers initiative. Whether you help spread the word, connect us with local organizations, or provide financial or in-kind support, your involvement can help us reach more people across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Spread the Word
Share upcoming screening information through your organization’s social media, newsletter, website, email communications, or other channels.
Build Connections
Connect Lifewise with schools, organizations, clubs, community leaders, and others who may want to be involved.
Bring People Together
Help us connect with youth, families, educators, and community members who may want to attend a screening or take part in the conversation.
Support a Screening
Provide financial or in-kind support to help make community screenings accessible and possible.
