Host Gabrielle Salgado talks with sophomore Isabel Montoya about the importance of family and a support system in athletics, especially for mental health.
Mental health awareness
Head in the Game: Blake Pou
First-year Business Administration major and baseball player Blake Pou speaks about the importance of mindfulness in athletics.
Head in the Game: Key Pearson
Senior Business Administration major Key Pearson speaks about her mental health challenges as one of Pepperdine’s top cross country athletes.
Will Noland Takes a Journey to Recovery
Photo courtesy of Will Noland Senior business administration major Will Noland never pictured himself as the kind of person attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. But two years into recovery, these meetings have allowed him to find community and comfort on his road to sobriety. “On paper, AA isn’t supposed to work,” Noland said. “Scientifically they […]
Stacey Lee Gobir Challenges the Stigma
Photo courtesy of Stacey Lee Gobir As a first generation Korean-American, Stacey Lee Gobir has devoted her life’s work to challenging negative stigmas associated with mental health services. Lee Gobir, who earned a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and a master’s degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine, is now a coordinator for the Health, Wellness […]
Opinion: Demand Universally Accessible Mental Health Care for All
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, but promoting a kinder, more welcoming society should be a priority every month. Physical health problems typically warrant visits to the doctor, days off from work and customized treatment plans: Mental health concerns should be treated with the same respect and delicacy.
Counseling Center Experiences Increase in Attendance
The Counseling Center assisted the largest number of students in its history during the fall 2019 semester.
A Year into Alaina’s Voice with Father and Co-Founder, Arik Housley
Through the loss of a daughter, father Arik Housley and his family have created a mission of positivity and kindness.
Resilience Program Aims to Spread Message of Hope through Health
The Pepperdine Resilience Program launched with its Healthy Happy Hour event to spark an open conversation about mental health.
Active Minds Club Returns to Pepp
Pepperdine Active Minds, a club that was recently established on campus, aims to cultivate conversation about mental health
