Nelson Freimer, UCLA Depression Grand Challenge director, appeared on KTVU San Francisco to discuss the DGC’s pilot research project in collaboration with Apple. The digital mental health study – which seeks to develop more objective measures for detecting depression and anxiety – is designed so that all aspects of participation can be accomplished remotely. Nelson commented that physical distancing and other changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of incorporating technologies like those to be tested in this study into clinical research and treatment.
Watch the 5-minute conversation with KTVU San Francisco.
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UCLA launches study in collaboration with Apple to discover insights about depression UCLA Depression Grand Challenge Aug. 4, 2020
