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Steps to participate

  1. Create an account and register: share basic information and learn more about the research study to decide whether you want to sign up (consent). (5-10 minutes)
  2. Share information about your history, life experience and answer questions about how you are feeling. (25 minutes)
  3. Meet with a member of the research team to learn about what program we recommend for you and the expectations for research participants. At the end of this meeting, you will choose whether or not to enroll. (45 minutes)
  4. Begin the research study with your personalized program which could include prevention services, a digital mental health program paired with coaching, or clinical services. 
  5. While receiving the personalized treatment, complete periodic surveys and tasks over the course of 40 weeks.

Join the STAND at ELAC Research Program

Eligibility criteria

  • Currently enrolled ELAC student, full or part-time
  • 18-40 years old
  • Competent to understand informed consent and express willingness to follow study procedures
  • Able to maintain focus for various assessments
  • Either uninsured or on California Medicaid (Medi-Cal)
  • Able to privately access the Internet*
  • Individuals in the following situations are unable to participate:
    • Diagnosis of one of the following primary psychotic disorder or disorders requiring more specialized care (severe eating disorders, severe substance use disorders, uncontrolled medical conditions, etc.); 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.

If you are ineligible to participate in the STAND at ELAC research program, 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 can be made during registration or by contacting standelac@ucla.edu.

Protocol ID: IRB#22-000205; UCLA IRB Approved; Approval date: 12/13/23; Committee: Medical IRB 3

Limited-time offer

For a limited time, if you complete a STAND orientation*, you will automatically be entered into an opportunity drawing for a $50 electronic Amazon gift card.

There will be a weekly drawing using a random number generator. Winners will be notified via the email address used to register.

Potential winners must reply to claim their prize within 7 days of the notification or they will forfeit their prize. The odds of winning are greater than 1 in 60.

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*Participation in the research program is not required to be entered into the drawing. If you would like to be entered into the drawing, please email us to sign up, providing your ELAC student ID, name and contact information.


► If you have questions about participating in the STAND at ELAC Research Program, reach out to us at standelac@ucla.edu.