About STAND & STAND at ELAC
STAND is an all-in-one system of mental health care initially created for UCLA students. Participants are screened for symptoms of anxiety, depression and suicidality and matched with the level of care that best meets their needs, with their care adjusted as their needs change.
STAND at ELAC refers to a version of STAND specifically customized for ELAC. Through this implementation, UCLA is researching how to optimize and enhance STAND for community college students, with the ultimate goal of bringing STAND to other communities and community colleges.
What to expect
- Follow the initial five-step registration process. (5-10 minutes)
- Share information about your history and life experience, and answer questions about how you are feeling. (25 minutes)
- Meet with a member of the research team to learn about what program we recommend for you and the expectations for your participation. At the end of this meeting, you will choose whether or not to enroll in the study. (45 minutes)
- Begin your personalized program, which could include prevention services, a digital mental health program paired with coaching, or clinical services.
- While receiving the personalized treatment, complete periodic surveys and tasks over the course of 40 weeks, earning compensation depending on your participation.
Hear what participants have to say about their experience with STAND at ELAC
Eligibility criteria
- Currently enrolled ELAC student, full or part-time
- 18-40 years old
- Able to understand informed consent and willing to follow study procedures
- Able to maintain focus for various assessments
- Either uninsured or on California Medicaid (Medi-Cal)
- Can privately access the Internet*
- Individuals in the following situations are unable to participate:
- Diagnosed with a primary psychotic disorder, a disorder requiring more specialized care (e.g., severe eating disorders, severe substance use disorders, uncontrolled medical conditions), marked cognitive impairment, or a severe neurological disorder
- Using substances so frequently that they interfere with the ability to complete assessments or intervention
- Currently treated by a mental health professional (such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, etc.) during time that treatment is offered through STAND and unwilling to fully transfer care to STAND
- Individuals who have previously utilized STAND at ELAC services (i.e., wellness, digital mental health and coaching, or clinical)
If you are ineligible to participate in STAND at ELAC, you may wish to explore the STAND Tips and STAND for All programs to see if they are a match. If you are an ELAC student, please also visit the Student Health Center website.
If you have any questions about the research study, email standelac@ucla.edu.
*If needed, participants may request assistance in securing a laptop and/or private space at the ELAC Monterey Park campus. Requests may be made during registration or by contacting standelac@ucla.edu.
