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Mental health

Opinion: Video Games Are the Antidote to Neurocognitive Decline

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Art by Cara TangTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Video games have become embedded in culture and equally scorned by parents of prior generations.Since the 1940s, parents have bemoaned youth’s use of arcade games, with a humorous story of a New York City … [Read more...] about Opinion: Video Games Are the Antidote to Neurocognitive Decline

As Mental Health Issues Linger Post-COVID, Universities Look to Digital Solutions

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Alumna Hailey Ponchione ('25) browses the Pepperdine Counseling Center website April 21. Some students said they find the Counseling Center’s service offerings to be inaccessible to students on campus. Photo by Amanda MonahanMarch 13, 2020: the date the world shut down, classes went online and social interactions became sparse.Just over five years after the global … [Read more...] about As Mental Health Issues Linger Post-COVID, Universities Look to Digital Solutions

Opinion: Deleting Social Media is Easier and More Beneficial Than Expected

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Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The downsides of social media seem to be generally well known. Social media can disrupt sleep and worsen anxiety, according to Deconstructing Stigma. Although there are many routes to take when discussing negative aspects of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Deleting Social Media is Easier and More Beneficial Than Expected

Opinion: Self-Discipline Builds Confidence

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Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Practicing self-discipline is an immediate switch between the mindset "I can't" or "I don't want to" to "I can and I care about myself enough to make it happen." Over time, that kind of care builds good habits. More … [Read more...] about Opinion: Self-Discipline Builds Confidence

Opinion: Resist Mental Overconsumption

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The urge to constantly consume and obtain things in excess has become deeply embedded in everyday life. Overconsumption is often associated with clothing, where fast fashion trends fill closets with items that are unused and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Resist Mental Overconsumption