The UCLA Depression Grand Challenge launched the Perinatal Mood and Behavior Tracking study, a pilot partnering with the OB/GYN clinic that is part of the UCLA Health System.
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UCLA announced that Jonathan Flint; UCLA behavioral geneticist, expert in the genetic determinants of depression and Depression Grand Challenge Executive Committee team member; was named to the Royal Society of London for his work to uncover the genetic determinants of depression.
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Forbes, STAT, TheFix.com, MedShadow, The Standard, Yahoo News and Tech Xplore feature quotes from Michelle Craske, PhD, co-director of the Depression Grand Challenge, about virtual reality as a treatment for anhedonia — an often overlooked symptom of depression that reflects a lack of ability to feel pleasure and joy.
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Jonathan Flint, MD will present at the 10th annual Emerging Research Speaker Series and reception hosted by UCLA Staff Assembly. His talk, "The Genetic Basis of Depression," will share how his research explores how genes influence behavior.
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The UCLA Depression Grand Challenge hosted a TEDxUCLA salon titled "Tackling Depression: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating the World’s Greatest Health Problem."
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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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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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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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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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In an August 8, 2018 LA Times article, UCLA/IMG sportscaster Josh Lewin publicly expressed interest in partnering with the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge as he launched his new website focused on mental health: https://www.okaytogether.com/. Lewin initiated his website in order to reduce the stigma associated with depression and anxiety, and let others realize they are not alone in their struggle.
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