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The Mental Health Issue: The Other Side

A team of game design students has built a video game focusing on depression and anxiety, which the developers have experienced first-hand.

“The Other Side” portrays mental health through dialogue the player has with in-game, non-playing characters and fighting enemies named “fear,” “anger,” “depression” and more, to simulate someone battling their own emotions.

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Andres Guerra
Andres Guerra, Former Director of Multimedia
aguerra@columbiachronicle.com   Andres Guerra is a senior photojournalism major, minoring in creative writing, with a concentration in poetry. Guerra produces Chronicle TV, and Chronicle's two podcasts, Chronicle Headlines and Chronversations. Guerra joined the Chronicle in February 2023.   Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Christalyn Barker
Christalyn Barker, Former Photojournalist
cbarker@columbiachronicle.com   Christalyn Barker is a senior photojournalism major, minoring in music business. Barker has covered campus events such as Convocation, Acoustic Kitchen performances, and metro events. She worked for the Chronicle from August 2023 through May 2024.   Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan