In an article about resources being explored by UC Berkeley, The Daily Californian – the student-run newspaper at UC Berkeley – referenced the Depression Grand Challenge’s STAND program.
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The funds will enable the DGC to upgrade the STAND Program (dubbed STAND 2.0), including an enhanced digital treatment platform and the creation of new algorithms and back-end tools.
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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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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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