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STAR program integration into new UCLA student online wellness hub, signals value as important campus resource

November 03, 2023

When UCLA introduced an important new health resource this year for its students, Be Well Bruin, which included the STAR program as a key resource, the STAND program reached an important milestone — integration of the program into campus operations.

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DGC Director Nelson Freimer spotlights ongoing DGC research on depression causes in Semel Institute presentation

April 18, 2023

Dr. Nelson B. Freimer, UCLA Depression Grand Challenge director, highlighted current DGC research in a lecture titled “Transformations Coming to Psychiatric Assessment: The Role of Genetics and Digital Technologies” on Apr. 18, 2023.

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Call for pilot project proposals related to implementing STAND in community colleges

April 14, 2023

The UCLA Depression Grand Challenge’s NIMH-funded STAND for Community Colleges Innovation Center announced its second call for proposals for pilot projects. This funding mechanism is open to UCLA-based early-career researchers. Up to three projects will be awarded up to $25,000 each.

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UCLA communicators ‘raise the bar’ on Depression Grand Challenge storytelling

March 15, 2023

The UCLA Depression Grand Challenge hosted a speed-ideation session at the university’s 2023 Bar Raiser Summit: DISRUPTx, a full-day professional development workshop for communications professionals across the campus.

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First call for pilot project proposals for STAND for Community Colleges Innovation Center

August 10, 2022

The UCLA Depression Grand Challenge’s NIMH-funded STAND for Community Colleges Innovation Center announced its first call for pilot projects on Aug. 10, 2022. Proposals are due Sept. 19, 2022.

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Flyer reads "STAR Wellness Check now available for students. Take five minutes to check in on your stress and resilience. We will then connect you to available UCLA resources. Learn more and register at stand.ucla.edu/star.

Launch of STAR program on UCLA campus, marks return of STAND at UCLA

May 16, 2022

On May 16, 2022, Vice Chancellor Monroe Gorden and CAPS Director Nicole Green announced the opening of the Stress and Resilience or “STAR” Program.

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Associated Press references UCLA smartphone technology developed to detect, monitor student depression

January 03, 2019

An Associated Press article highlighted how universities and companies across the nation — including UCLA — are developing smartphone technology to detect early signs of depression in younger generations.

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Talking about the Depression Grand Challenge and campus mental health resources at Bruin Family Weekend

October 26, 2018

The Depression Grand Challenge, in partnership with Counseling and Psychological Services, hosted parent and family workshops on October 26 and 27, 2018 during Bruin Family Weekend.

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UCLA’s depression online screening, student treatment methods highlighted

September 21, 2018

The University Network, a global media company for college students, featured the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge in the article “You’re Not Alone: Mental Illness Is Widespread At Universities.”

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STAND spotlighted at CAPS Continuing Education Training Conference

September 12, 2018

Members of the Depression Grand Challenge presented at the Continuing Education Training Conference hosted by CAPS on Sept. 12, 2018 to inform campus partners of the student resources within the DGC Screening and Treatment for Anxiety and Depression program, or STAND.

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