Program impact since 2006:
- Screened over 150,000 students for depression in medical care settings
- 95% of students found to be depressed initiated treatment within 4 weeks
- 40% of significantly depressed students in treatment showed significant improvement and partial remission within 12 weeks
- 50% reported functional recovery within 12 weeks
- Established initial quality benchmarks of depression care in college health
The program achieved:
- High rates of depression detection
- Improved depression outcomes
- Increased treatment adherence
- Increased rates of functional recovery
- Systematic follow-up of students with clinical depression
- 2009 AAAHC Award for "Innovations in Quality Improvement"