Dr. Stephen Schueller's research lab at UC Irvine focuses on improving mental health care access for Spanish-speaking Latinx patients living in resource-limited settings. They are developing and assessing digital cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions that can be implemented in primary care clinics, aiming to reduce disparities in mental health services. The lab emphasizes the importance of peer support in these digital interventions to enhance engagement and effectiveness among underrepresented populations.

Dr. Candice Odgers' lab at UC Irvine focuses on understanding how social media use impacts mental health during early adolescence. By tracking a large group of young adolescents using innovative methods like ecological momentary assessment and wearable technologies, the research aims to uncover how changes in social media engagement can affect mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression. This research is critical as it seeks to inform parents, policymakers, and educators about the effects of social media on young people's well-being.