By better understanding how LGBTQ individuals may have unique mental health experiences, the DGC aims to improve its understanding of the complexity of depression as a whole and provide personalized treatment.
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NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt reports on Depression Grand Challenge student screening, treatment
On May 26, 2018, NBC Nightly News Medical Correspondent, Dr. John Torres, reported on the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge’s unique efforts to deliver better and faster mental health services to its student body in response to the growing demand for mental health services among college students. The massive research initiative is designed to understand, treat and prevent depression.
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UCLA Depression Grand Challenge advocate and Leadership Council member, Robina Riccitiello, posted about the grand challenge on Thrive Global on May 18, 2018. The article features details about the student study with interviews from student participants and from DGC team members.
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In the article, “Record Numbers of College Students Are Seeking Treatment for Depression and Anxiety — But Schools Can’t Keep Up,” TIME showcases creative college campus approaches to addressing the ever-increasing student demand for mental health services. TIME featured university strategies include implementing digital counseling services, increasing funding to preexisting services, and upping the number of staff within counseling departments.
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Celebrity UCLA alum Sara Bareilles shares her support for the Depression Grand Challenge in the form of a video appeal.
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The 100K study is one of the four components of the Depression Grand Challenge and it offers the promise to reveal the underlying genetic, cognitive, social and environmental causes of depression.
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