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 don't know why it … [Read more...] about Will Noland Takes a Journey to Recovery
Mental health
Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
Art by Leah Bae In a time when many are limiting the amount of interaction they have with other people, support groups — even in a virtual setting — can be an important part of the healing journey. It is important to note the difference between support groups and group therapy. Group therapy is a form of mental health treatment where a mental health professional brings … [Read more...] about Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
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 and Resilience … [Read more...] about Stacey Lee Gobir Challenges the Stigma
With the Right Resources, Pepperdine Students will RISE with Resilience
Art by Leah Bae One in five students claimed their mental health has “significantly worsened” during COVID-19, and over 80% of college students claimed COVID-19 has “negatively impacted” their mental health, according to an Active Minds survey in April. In spring 2019, before the COVID-19 Pandemic, Pepperdine’s Student Health Survey reported that over 65% of students had … [Read more...] about With the Right Resources, Pepperdine Students will RISE with Resilience
Fresh Faces: First-Year Follows Teaching Passion to Pepperdine
Math major Sophia Douville performs the role of Clara in the University of Wyoming's production of "The Nutcracker" in December 2018 at the University's Arts & Sciences Auditorium. She said she danced for her high school's varsity team and was its captain for three years. Photos courtesy of Sophia Douville First-year Sophia Douville is a passionate student drawn to … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Follows Teaching Passion to Pepperdine
