In the News
major depressive disorder
Predicting Depression in Teens
(Morgan Stanley, July 22, 2021)
Showcasing our lab’s research identifying brain markers that contribute to the unfolding of depression symptoms as well as using mobile sensor data to predict relapse.
Kids whose parents are depressed have different brains
(UPI, December 12, 2019)
Featuring our lab’s research, led by Dr. David Pagliaccio, which found structural differences in the brains of children at high risk for depression due to parental depressive history.
Brain differences detected in children with depressed parents
(Science Daily, December 5, 2019)
Highlighting our lab’s research, led by Dr. David Pagliaccio, which found structural differences in the brains of children at high risk for depression due to parental depressive history.
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS
What Parents Can Do When Kids Have Suicidal Thoughts
(The Wall Street Journal, February 3, 2022, pdf)
Collaborative research with Dr. Nick Allen at the University of Oregon and Dr. David Brent at the University of Pittsburgh that used geolocation data from adolescent smartphones to predict adolescent suicidal behaviors.
Suicide attempts are hard to anticipate. A study that tracks teens' cellphone use aims to change that
(Science, August 21, 2019)
Collaborative research with Dr. Nick Allen and Dr. David Brent using mobile sensor data (e.g., accelerometer, geolocation) from adolescent smartphones to predict adolescent suicidal behaviors.
Does Your Smartphone Know if You’re Depressed?
(WSJ, April 1, 2019, subscription required)
Collaborative research with Dr. Nick Allen and Dr. David Brent using mobile sensor data (e.g., accelerometer, geolocation) from adolescent smartphones to predict adolescent depressive disorders and suicidal behaviors.
college mental health
51% of young Americans say they feel down, depressed or hopeless—here’s how advocates are trying to help
(CNBC, May 10, 2021)
Massive survey finds 1 in 3 college freshmen struggle with mental health—here are 4 things you can do
(CNBC, October 4, 2018)
One in three freshers 'show symptoms of mental health disorder'
(The Guardian, September 13, 2018)
Several articles highlighting our work from the WHO, World Mental Health International College Student Project surveying nearly 14,000 first-year college students from eight countries and showing that nearly one-third are entering college with a psychiatric disorder history.