Mental health awareness

Head in the Game 4: Isabel Montoya

March 23, 2022 by Gabrielle Salgado

Host Gabrielle Salgado talks with sophomore Isabel Montoya about the importance of family and a support system in athletics, especially for mental health.

Head in the Game: Blake Pou

November 26, 2021 by Gabrielle Salgado

First-year Business Administration major and baseball player Blake Pou speaks about the importance of mindfulness in athletics.

Head in the Game: Key Pearson

September 30, 2021 by Gabrielle Salgado

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

November 8, 2020 by Ashley Mowreader

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

November 8, 2020 by Lindsey Sullivan

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 14, 2020 by Caroline Sharpless

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.