A key panelist for the discussion and screening of “Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age“, Daheia Barr-Anderson, PhD, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Behavioral Physical Activity Laboratory, examined screen time spent by adolescents and entertained questions from the audience about this issue. Screen time and its impact on children is an increasing challenge for parents and schools, as research has shown damaging effects on developing brains and behavior. The film deals with health and wellness of youth related to media usage.

The event, held on Thursday, November 1, was sponsored by the Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & CHild Health and the Equity and Diversity Inclusion Team (EDIT), School of Public Health and the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.