On September 14, 2017 at a One Mind Initiative event, Chancellor Gene Block announced a critical milestone in the progress of the Depression Grand Challenge—expansion into the next phase of the 100K study. Read more →
“Being a student is tough and comes with unique stressors which can lead to anxiety and depression,” says Allison Ariniello, who struggled with mental health issues as an undergraduate student and Women’s Soccer forward at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In her junior year, sports-related injuries and anemia compounded her levels of stress and exhaustion enough to make her consider withdrawing from Read more →
The New York Times featured the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge in an article highlighting how different colleges are proactively addressing depression on campus. The article mentions Michelle Craske, Depression Grand Challenge Executive Committee member, along with current progress in the iCBT Student Study and plans for the “100K study” – the 10-year study that will monitor 100,000 people with the Read more →
Current UCLA Students are invited to Participate in the internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) StudyUCLA is currently recruiting students for an iCBT Study as part of the Depression Grand Challenge (DGC) campus initiative. The iCBT Student Study is the first attempt by the DGC to implement a tiered treatment plan for depressed individuals dependent on severity of symptoms of depression or anxiety. Using an initial online screening tool, participants will be Read more →
The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (SLA GC-URSP) is accepting applications for the 2017-18 course. SLA GC-URSP is a year-long course for undergraduates looking to gain experience in sustainability research and contribute to the goals of the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge: 100% renewable energy, 100% local water, and enhanced ecosystem and human health by 2050. Read more →