1. This document summarizes an online workshop hosted by Art With Impact that focused on promoting Black mental wellness.
2. The workshop included discussions about defining and contextualizing Black mental health, identifying life stressors within the Black experience, building a mental health toolkit, and sharing resources for culturally competent support.
3. Participants engaged in talking circles, writing reflective poems, and discussed ways to practice ongoing self-care.
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
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According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
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CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
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3. Our Mission
Art With Impact promotes mental wellness by creating space
for young people to learn and connect through art and media.
Our Values
Everyone has a mental health story. Talking about it shouldn’t be taboo.
artwithimpact.org | @artwithimpact
5. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ON THE FAR LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN
THREE WAYS TO ENGAGE
#1 THE CHATBOX
#2 YOUR VOICE
#3 POLLS
#1 SHARED NOTES
#2 TECH SUPPORT
TWO WAYS TO GET SUPPORT
(CHAT OR VOICE- WE LIKE THEM BOTH THE SAME)
6. • You are whole, beautiful, resilient and worthy of support.
• Everyone has mental health
• Mental health is deeply personal – YOU are the expert on your own
experience
• We're online - this is public, shared space
• We are recording this session for internal training and evaluation
purposes
• Evaluation (and a chance to enter to win a $25 gift!)
• Please take care of yourself however you need, including asking for help
KEEP IN MIND
7. POLL
PLEASE SHARE A LITTLE ABOUT
YOURSELF
B STAFF
C COMMUNITY
MEMBER
D SOMEONE ELSE
STUDENT
A
9. AWI’S INTENTION AND REASON
FOR THIS WORKSHOP
○ To be a place of refuge for Black students
○ To see and hear you collectively & individually
○ To equip you with tools to help you heal & thrive
○ To acknowledge your lived experience
○ To center and lift up Black people
○ To share resources
10. T H E P L A N
Define &
contextualize
Black mental
health
Container &
toolkit
building
Council:
Talking
circle
Share Resources
Write a tiny
poem
11. 1. This space is designed to cultivate tenderness and honor
the full expression and range of the black experience.
2. Transphobia, Racism, Heterosexism, Ageism, Ableism
have no place here.
3. Allies are welcome and any attempts to decentralize
Black folks will be compassionately redirected.
BLACK IS
BEAUTIFUL
HOWEVER YOU BLACK IS THE RIGHT WAY
12. WHAT IS
MENTAL HEALTH?
OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL,
AND SOCIAL WELL BEING. MH AFFECTS
HOW WE THINK, FEEL AND ACT.
EVERY SINGLE PERSON HAS MENTAL HEALTH
Define &
contextualize
Black MH
19. From herbalists, to cooks, to
cleaners, to preachers to tarot card
readers, therapists, poets, artists,
backroom healers, big mamas who
prayed real
We honor their work and
continue their legacy
WHO DO YOU WANT TO
CALL INTO THIS SPACE
TO GUIDE AND HELP
WITH OUR HEALING?
Madam CJ Walker John Henry Jordan Lena Richard
Hair Care/millionaire First black doctor First Martha Stewart
Dr Maya Angelou Toni Morrison James Baldwin
Poet Writer Novelist/ Activist
CHATBOX
We are descendants of HEALERS
25. 8 DIMENSIONS OF SELF CARE
WHAT DO YOU
PRIORITIZE MOST
AND LEAST?
26. THE SCALE OF TRUTH
0
COMPLETE LIES
5
TYPICAL HONESTY
10
OVERSHARE
BE HERE
27. A Mindful Minute
● Find a comfortable
position
● Lower your shoulders
● Relax your jaw
● Breathe on purpose
● Again
● One more time
28. WE HAVE DEFINED MH, EXPLORED LIFE STRESSORS
AND BUILT UP OUR TOOL KIT.
NOW, LET’S PRACTICE OPEN &
TENDER COMMUNICATION IN A
TALKING CIRCLE
LET US KNOW YOU ARE WILLING TO JOIN THE TALKING CIRCLE BY TYPING
“I’M WILLING” IN THE CHAT
29. The 4 Guiding Principles
of Council
1. Listen from the heart
2. Speak from the heart
3. Be SPONTANEOUS
4. Be LEAN
30. FISHBOWL STYLE
TALKING CIRCLE WITNESSES
VOLUNTEERS
THE ROLE OF THE WITNESS
TO HOLD SPACE FOR TRUTH. YOU ARE
A MIRROR.
THE ROLE OF THE SPEAKER
(VOLUNTEER)
IS TO SHARE YOUR WISDOM
31. TURN ON YOUR MICROPHONE
STEP 1 : CLICK JOIN AUDIO STEP 2: TEST YOUR AUDIO
(AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN)
32. ROUND 1 (SPEED ROUND)
IN ONE SENTENCE
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE & LEAST FAVORITE
THING ABOUT BEING BLACK?
33. ROUND 2:
SHARE ABOUT…
THE ORIGIN OR HISTORY
OF YOUR FULL NAME
AMAHLE m & f Southern African, Zulu
Means "the beautiful ones" in Zulu.
EKUNDAYO f & m Western African, Yoruba
Means "sorrow becomes joy" in Yoruba.
36. “I had to chant
my own name to
manifest myself”
-Christa Bell, Poet
Call me Arielsela,
Engage each syllable in full tongue
if you brave
Enough to taste innovation &
creativity
Call me Sela,
If you a real one
Call me Nana Efe,
If you Auntie or Grandma status
Aye, call me Homie
If you wit it
Call me Disruptor, call me Thunder
Call me Art, call me Love
At your tenderest and toughest
Call me gently
Call me energetically
Call me a person
Call me an experience
37. LET’S WRITE A TINY POEM
Example
I am Beautiful
Some say Enamoring
Always open to Listen to the
Overlooked. You can catch me
Voraciously seeking wisdom
Enveloped in art, ear hustling
the way wind dances with trees
Deem me dope.
I am your B-e-l-o-v-e-d sister.
1. Pick the name or names you
will answer to.
2. Write that word or name down
the left or center of your
page.
3. Create a poem to define or
redefine yourself
ACROSTIC
42. CLOSING
REFLECTIONS
I HEARD SOMEONE SAY…
I WITNESSED…
I’m taking ______ away from this
workshop
VOICE OR
CHATBOX
I HEARD SOMEONE SAY…
I WITNESSED…
I’m taking ______ away
from this workshop
43. AWI: CONTINUED CONNECTIONS
Exclusive community events and spaces
Arts-based discussion trainings
Interview and discussion opportunities
Weekly art + wellness prompts
Click the link in the chat to learn more!
44. Please fill out the evaluation!
You can enter for a chance to win one a $25 gift!
If you are receiving credit for attending this workshop,
at the end of the evaluation, you’ll be prompted to add
your information to a sign-in sheet.
Evaluation responses will remain separate and anonymous.
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