SPEAKER
For the past 15 years, Ruston has been a sought-after speaker, weaving together compelling stories with cutting-edge science to inspire audiences to rethink their assumptions and gain tools for action.
PARENT AND SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS//
At SCREENAGERS, NEXT CHAPTER, and UNDER THE INFLUENCE film events, Delaney shares surprising science and humorous stories that illustrate key solutions for better tech balance. She shares effective tools that have helped thousands of parents effectively address screen time issues with their kids, derived from Ruston’s 25 years as a physician and 12 years as a researcher of screen time solutions.
Topics Include:
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The Secrets of Parenting Successful Screenagers
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The Surprising Science of Screen Time and Children’s Development
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Enhancing the Mental Health of Digital Natives
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How Schools and Businesses can Promote Tech Balance
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Workshops for Youth and Teens -- Harnessing Their Solutions For Finding Balance in a Tech Revolution
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS//
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY PRESENTATIONS//
With her films UNLISTED, about her dad with schizophrenia and HIDDEN PICTURES, about global mental health, Delaney has been invited to speak to groups around the world. She has used these films, in partnership with places such as NAMI and The World Health Organization, in creating campaigns to help raise awareness of the needs of families impacted by mental health challenges.
Topics Include:
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Global Mental Health - Lessons that Cross All Borders
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Where Mental Health Care Stands Today—insights from a daughter, doctor, and advocate
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Why Sharing Our Stories Stops Toxic Shame
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Why Mental Illness Doesn’t Tear Families Apart, Lack of Services Does
"Insightful, entertaining and uncannily honest, Delaney’s talk and Q & A made all the difference for our parent education event."
"Dr. Ruston’s keynote was fabulous. I received great feedback!"
- Stephanie Landau
Co-Chair, Parent Ed Committee, Dwight-Englewood School
- Debra Webb
Executive Director,
Key Clubhouse of
South Florida
"Delaney Ruston's opening keynote electrified and focused our annual conference of educators."
- Thomas Rochon
President, Educational Records Bureau
EXAMPLES OF TALKS IN 2022 - 2024 //
Screenagers, Ankeny Community School District
Feb 22, 2024
Screenagers Under The Influence, NCCE Seattle, WA
Feb 16, 2024
Northeast Washington Educational Service District
Aug 1, 2023
Screenagers Under The Influence, Walt Whitman H.S., Bethesda, MA
May 4, 2023
Screenagers Under The Influence, Bret Harte M.S., San Jose, CA
April 5, 2023
Seattle Premier of Screenagers Under The Influence
April 3, 2023
Screenagers Under The Influence, Lark Theather, Larkspur, CA
April 4, 2023
Blake School, Minneapolis, MN
March 13, 2023
Young Professional Organization (YPO), Greenwich, CT
March 8, 2023
Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM)
February 24, 2023
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Winnipeg, Canada
February 13, 2023
Integrative Psychiatry Institute
August 22, 2022
Office of the Superintendent District 26, NY
May 17, 2022
John Burroughs School
March 1, 2022
Wellington School, OH
March 28, 2022
Orchard Park Central School
March 9-10, 2022
East Aurora School District
March 7-8, 2022
Gottman Institute, WA
May 16, 2022
Bush School, WA
April 30, 2022
Cenovus Company, Canada
April 26, 2022
San Francisco Friends School
April 7, 2022
ESC Region 13 Conference
January 1, 2022
Companies and Organizations
The United Nations, Google, Pixar, Facebook, Genentech, YPO Ottawa, Young Entrepreneur's Organization Hong Kong, The Gates Foundation, TEDx Seattle, The CDC, Grant Halliburton Foundation, Beyond School Hours Texas, Educational Records Bureau, Sellen Co...
Schools and Universities
Hinsdale School District, LA Unified School District, Royal College of London, Sidwell Friends School, DC, Harvard University, The Bush School, WA, NYU Medical School, Newburyport School District, University of Washington, Duke University, University o...
Health and Mental Health Organizations
The World Health Organization (WHO), American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Conference, Center For Disease Control (CDC), School Safety Summit, WA, International Student Counselor Association, The American Psychiatric Association's ...