Dr. Delaney Ruston

Dr. Delaney Ruston

Keynote Speaker: Physician, Author, Documentary Filmmaker Known for "Screenagers" & "Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia"

Dr. Delaney Ruston Biography

Dr. Delaney Ruston chose her two career paths of primary care physician and documentary filmmaker for one reason: to help create positive change in people’s lives. Growing up in Berkeley with a single mom and a father with schizophrenia, she experienced adversity firsthand. Her family experiences, along with her experiences receiving medical care in free clinics, inspired her to pursue medicine.

Intrigued by personal documentaries from a young age, Dr. Ruston began studying filmmaking and made her first short film during her internal medicine residency at UC San Francisco. She went on to found MyDoc Productions and has made several award-winning short and feature-length documentaries. Her films focus on solutions to often-ignored health issues, particularly mental health.

Dr. Ruston is a filmmaker, Stanford-trained physician, and international speaker who makes documentaries to foster social change. She is the creator of the award-winning films "Screenagers," about solutions for healthy screen time, "Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER," about improving the emotional well-being of today’s youth, and her newest film, "Screenagers Under the Influence," which addresses vaping, drugs, and alcohol in the digital age. To date, over 14 million youth and adults have gathered for community screenings of these films in 104 countries. Dr. Ruston is a known expert on the topic of screen time and young people and is frequently in the press, such as Good Morning America, NPR, New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many others.

Dr. Ruston is an internationally recognized speaker on the effect of screen time on youth development and health issues. She has been invited to speak at The World Health Organization, Harvard, Google, TEDx, Facebook, The Aspen Institute, The United Nations, and numerous other teaching institutions, businesses, and international organizations.

Other award-winning documentaries include "Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia" about her father and "Hidden Pictures" about global mental health. Both have been screened widely, aired on PBS, and were at the forefront of advocacy campaigns, including with the World Health Organization.

A nationally recognized mental health advocate, Dr. Ruston has received wide recognition from national mental health organizations, including Harvard’s McLean National Council. She has also been awarded the Fountain House Associates Advocacy Award and Navos Expanding Horizon's Award.

Dr. Ruston trained at Stanford Medical School, followed by an internal medicine residency at UC San Francisco and a fellowship in Bioethics and Communication. For over twenty years, she has practiced medicine along with teaching medical students. She has been on the faculty of The University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and Stony Brook Medicine in New York State.

Dr. Ruston is a Fulbright Scholar and has conducted health-related research for many years. Her research has been published in leading scientific journals, such as The New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Dr. Ruston currently lives with her family in Seattle, Washington, where she continues to create films and social movements, as well as provide primary care to the underserved and homeless – which has been the focus of her medical work for many years.

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Dr. Delaney Ruston Speaking Topics

Why Sharing Our Stories Stops Toxic Shame

Why Mental Illness Doesn’t Tear Families Apart, Lack of Care Does

Where Mental Health Care Stands Today—insights from a daughter, doctor, and advocate

Global Mental Health - Lessons that Cross All Borders

Workshops for Youth and Teens -- Harnessing Their Solutions For Finding Balance in a Tech Revolution

Dr. Delaney Ruston Videos

Filmmaker Spotlight: Dr. Delaney Ruston (SCREENAGERS)
Screenagers filmmakers on impact of social media on teens
Screenagers | Dr. Delaney Ruston | Talks at Google

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What topics does Dr. Delaney Ruston speak about?

Dr. Delaney Ruston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Mental Health, Health, Healthcare, Women's Health, Fitness, Medicine, Technology, Computer Science, Social Media, Personal Growth, Motivational, Workshop and Family & Parenting.

Where does Dr. Delaney Ruston travel from?

Dr. Delaney Ruston generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Delaney Ruston?

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Dr. Delaney Ruston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Mental Health and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Delaney Ruston for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Delaney Ruston generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Christian Conte, Sarah Vinson and Dr. Janet Taylor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Delaney Ruston for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

Dr. Delaney Ruston Speaking Topics

  • Why Sharing Our Stories Stops Toxic Shame

  • Why Mental Illness Doesn’t Tear Families Apart, Lack of Care Does

  • Where Mental Health Care Stands Today—insights from a daughter, doctor, and advocate

  • Global Mental Health - Lessons that Cross All Borders

  • Workshops for Youth and Teens -- Harnessing Their Solutions For Finding Balance in a Tech Revolution

Dr. Delaney Ruston Videos

Filmmaker Spotlight: Dr. Delaney Ruston (SCREENAGERS)
Screenagers filmmakers on impact of social media on teens
Screenagers | Dr. Delaney Ruston | Talks at Google
The drug-like effect of screen time on the teenage brain

Dr. Delaney Ruston Reviews

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  • How do I book Dr. Delaney Ruston to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Delaney Ruston for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Delaney Ruston, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Delaney Ruston or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Delaney Ruston for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Delaney Ruston, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Delaney Ruston are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Delaney Ruston, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Delaney Ruston speak about?

    Dr. Delaney Ruston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Mental Health, Health, Healthcare, Women's Health, Fitness, Medicine, Technology, Computer Science, Social Media, Personal Growth, Motivational, Workshop and Family & Parenting.
  • Where does Dr. Delaney Ruston travel from?

    Dr. Delaney Ruston generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Delaney Ruston?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Delaney Ruston for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Delaney Ruston for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Delaney Ruston or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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