THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL LIVE WELL ADVANCE CONFERENCE & SCHOOL SUMMIT!
 

2000+ attendees, 38 engaging sessions, and 63 Exhibitors!

This conference was more than just an event. It was a celebration of regional partnerships, connections, and shared achievements. Your engagement, insights, and enthusiasm brought the energy and collaboration that set the tone for the 2024 Live Well Advance.

 As we continue to reflect on the experience, we’re inspired by the event’s theme, 
Ripples of Change: The Power of Partnerships, to keep building on this momentum!

Continue the Discussion in 2 Ways:

1. Education Sector Telebriefing

To continue the conversation around smartphone use at schools and the impacts on students, please join the Live Well San Diego Education Sector telebriefing on
Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:00am via Zoom.

 You can learn more about the legislation requiring schools to implement smartphone use policies by July 2026 and provide your input on the topic.

People from all sectors are encouraged to attend!

2. Discuss with Others on the Virtual Connection Hub

 Share your thoughts and help shape smartphone use in schools!

Share the Experience

A big thank you to everyone who interacted with our event social media wall! All the real-time posts, photos, and messages transformed the space into a vibrant hub of connection, celebration, and shared experiences.

See More Photos on our Facebook Album!

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2024 KEYNOTE SESSION

Our Keynote session delved into the role that each of us plays in rolling back phone-based childhood, helping our children regain more independence in the real world, and providing a foundation for a healthier kind of childhood in the digital age.

The session started with our Keynote, Zach Rausch, who presented his research around these issues, followed by a panel discussion on the topic with local experts.

Zach’s research and writing have been featured and cited internationally, in outlets such as The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Times, The After Babel Substack, The Free Press, Axios, Politiken, Zeit, and more. He has also given expert testimony to multiple state legislatures on the impact of social media on adolescent mental health.

PANEL MEMBERS:

• Zach Rausch, Associate Research Scientist, NYU-Stern School of Business
• Mara Madrigal- Weiss, Executive Director, Student Wellness and School Culture, San Diego County Office of Education
• Willough Jenkins, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Rady Children’s Hospital
• Ananya Kshirsagar, Vice President Bring Change to Mind Club, San Marcos High School
• Facilitated by: Sarah Lyman, Executive Director, Alliance Healthcare Foundation

Take Action

 Want to help Free The Anxious Generation?

We all have a role to play in rolling back phone-based childhood and helping our children regain more independence in the real world. If we act together, we can turn the tide. 

Take Action Now 

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