Right now, record numbers of young people are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other mental health issues that can lead to negative — and often tragic — outcomes if not properly addressed.

With that in mind, SEL4SC’s Community Engagement Series is featuring public and private screenings of the acclaimed documentary films Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age, Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, Screenagers Next Chapter, and Screenagers Under the Influence:

• Now updated for 2025 with new research, insights, and advice, Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world.
• Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, and academics, specifically tailored for elementary-age students and their parents and educators.
• Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience examines the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age.
• The Screenagers: Under the Influence documentary addresses vaping, alcohol, and drugs in the digital age and examines how technology shapes usage of these substances by teenagers.

“These films are invaluable tools in helping parents and children have meaningful discussions about crucial mental and emotional health issues,” says Wendy Methvin, executive director of SEL4SC. “We are honored to have an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of families across South Carolina with this series.”

Each screening is open to the public and followed by a Q&A session featuring mental health counselors, parenting experts, and education professionals. We also present attendees with crucial information about resources and support groups related to the topics presented in each film. These events are made possible through the generosity of our donors and sponsors.

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