We are pleased to announce that STAND at UCLA, also known as STAR, has migrated to a new platform and merged with STAND for All, our program open to the general public.

The STAR (Stress and Resilience) Program was designed to match UCLA students with evidence-based mental health resources, adding to the continuum of CAPS mental health resources. The program leveraged research, content and capabilities from the Depression Grand Challenge. STAR represented a collaboration between various campus partners: the Depression Grand Challenge, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center, RISE Center and the David Geffen School of Medicine Behavioral Health Center.

Students completed a quick registration process and were routed to the STAR Wellness Check survey, an adaptive, 5-minute test for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and suicidality. Students received immediate feedback with recommended services ranging from prevention services through crisis outreach.

Students with symptoms consistent with anxiety or mild to moderate depression were offered the STAND Toolkit and selected which package to use: depression, panic, sleep, social anxiety, trauma or worry. Students could also request a coach to support their journey. Enrolled students could complete STAR Wellness Check on a monthly basis, and students with severe depression or suicidality were connected with CAPS.