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What is Decoding the Art of Our Minds: A Mental Health Talk?

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What is Decoding the Art of Our Minds: A Mental Health Talk?

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Decoding the Art of Our Minds is a Mental Health Talk that tackles various mental health issues—not limited to depression and anxiety—people go through. As communication and media students who are always exposed to social issues, it is no doubt that their mental health and psychosocial conditions become affected.

OBJECTIVES (Why is there a need to support this cause or platform?):

To raise awareness and reduce the stigma about mental health.

To encourage students and staff to seek help for their emotional and mental well-being and to help reduce the risk of self-destructive behaviors and coping mechanisms.

To lend a hand on how to cope with problems and disorders by giving the best advice and suggestions based on their lifestyle and preferences.

STRATEGIES:

Professionals will come in and give a talk to the COMMA students about mental health.

The talk will not only circulate around depression and anxiety like usual. The talk will cover other mental illnesses like eating disorders, BPD, bipolar disorders and others.

All COMMA students will be invited to attend the talk.

Supporting information (Provide any additional information that supports the need for this platform):

Psychologists are trained in a range of techniques and theoretical approaches on mental health matters. Some specialize in treating certain psychological disorders while others work with clients experiencing a wide variety of problems. Clinical psychologists also treat psychiatric disorders such as disorders and depression. (Cherry, K., 2020). That is why there is a need for mental health professionals and experts to be on this mental health talk.

70% of respondents from a survey published by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) rated that dealing with crises is one of the most difficult aspects to bear in their work, as it has a psychological and emotional impact on those in the media industry, especially for journalists. This highlights a need for media employers and unions to offer mental health support to help reduce burnout among media practitioners that are frequently exposed to socioeconomic matters. If media practitioners are not mentally and physically well, they cannot do their work efficiently. (IFJ, 2021).

References:

Cherry, K. (2020, March 12). Careers in Clinical Psychology. Verywellmind.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022, from https://www.verywellmind.com/careers-in-clinical-psychology-2795646

IFJ (2021, April 21). Journalists’ mental health during the pandemic: We need to talk. International Federation of Journalists. Retrieved May 8, 2022, from https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/journalists-mental-health-during-the-pandemic-we-need-to-talk.html

Posetti, J. et al. (2020). Journalism & The Pandemic: A Global Snapshot of Impacts. ICFJ.org. Retrieved May 8, 2022, from https://www.icfj.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Journalism%20and%20the%20Pandemic%20Project%20Report%201%202020_FINAL.pdf

UCI Student Wellness & Health Promotion (n.d.). Emotional Well-being. University of California, Irvine. Retrieved May 8, 2022, from https://studentwellness.uci.edu/topics/mental-health-awareness#:~:text=Objective%3A%20Raise%20awareness%20about%20the,individual%20education%20and%20outreach%20events.

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With all the drawing, video editing, graphic designing, and other needs for editing softwares, it’s better to use the services needed for the workforce, which is Adobe. Other than that is the main service being taught to us right, of course. MMA wouldn’t be the only course benefiting from this too, the COMM will benefit from this since they also have multiple projects wherein they need to edit videos and such.

OBJECTIVES (Why is there a need to support this cause or platform?):

To give COMMA students’ free license to access Adobe CC Products and Services such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, etc.

To help COMMA students’ unleash their creativity and enhance necessary skills needed in the media industry.

To give students easy access to Adobe CC Products and Services that are frequently used in the media industry.

STRATEGIES:

The President and Vice President shall coordinate with COMMA professors and staff in order to help us get a sponsor with Adobe.

There will be an art auction where anyone can join even the outsiders who are willing to sell their artworks for a cause. The half percent of the budget will be collected to be able to sponsor the students Adobe softwares.

Students may also make ads for Adobe or state that they used the Adobe products for their products.

Supporting information (Provide any additional information that supports the need for this platform):

Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe CC) is a set of services and applications from Adobe Inc. that gives its subscribers access to a collection of software used in graphic designing, web development, video editing, photography, and other cloud computing services. (Shankland, 2012). The education sector significantly benefited from cloud-based applications. This has offered potential in changing how education, as an industry, works with online platforms in modifying and improving the traditional way of learning. Adopting cloud-based applications for an educational institution helps its students save up and cut costs. The development of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model is considered to be one of the biggest advantages of cloud-based computing services. It is increasingly common for software programs to be made available for students for free or at a low-cost subscription which makes it easy for students to use high quality applications without spending too much. Cloud-based applications offer newer opportunities and experiences for students, especially for those in degree programs that do not follow traditional approaches, in a way that it helps students to have easy access to receive specific software that may help improve their skills for their employability in the future. (Goyal, A., 2017)

References:

Goyal, A. (2017, September 9). 8 Benefits Of Adopting Cloud-Based Applications In Education. eLearning Industry. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://elearningindustry.com/cloud-based-applications-in-education-8-benefits

Shankland, S. (2012, May 11). "Adobe launches Creative Cloud subscription service". CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 7, 2022.

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Being a college student is stressful enough, considering that not all students are going through the same challenges. With this, COMMA-nd Rest is a project that aims to provide a room where COMMA students can quietly relax and sleep if they please. Though the media center has a lounge room, it is not quite the same since people might still get disturbed in their sleep.

OBJECTIVES (Why is there a need to support this cause or platform?):

To give the COMMA students another place to sleep and calmly rest at.

To help COMMA students relax even at school.

To help COMMA students work better in the given environment.

To help COMMA students for better productivity.

STRATEGIES:

The COMMA-nd rest quarters will be located on the 1st floor near the workplace place of the COMMA students and staff.

It will be provided with 2 bunk beds, bean bags, and sleeping masks for COMMA students that can accommodate at least 4 or 5 students and staff at a time.

The room will only have minimal lighting and relaxing background music for a more cozy ambiance.

There will be specific rules that will be implemented for the nap quarters to avoid the abuse of the usage of the room.

An attendant will monitor the people entering and exiting the space per person;

They need to log in and out because they're only allowed to use the area for 3 hrs maximum, and to accommodate other people who need to nap.

Supporting information (Provide any additional information that supports the need for this platform):

Neuroscientist and author of Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker, states in this book that there is a “global sleep-loss epidemic” that is spurned by demanding work schedules and long commute hours, especially in the face-to-face set-up, results in insufficient sleep. This has impacted productivity of those in the workforce, which in fact, also affects students. Because of the impacted productivity, developed nations lose 2% of their GDP because of sleep deprivation. There is a good reason why companies are shifting their focus from hustling to taking a break. Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, stated that studies have shown that naps boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, increases ability to learn, and improves memory and performance of complex tasks. Huffington also adds that nap rooms are a good signal to employees that the workplace prioritizes well-being instead of burnout.

References:

Diezun, J. (2018, December 11). How to Design a Nap Room. Radice Sleep. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://radicesleep.com/blogs/magazine/how-to-design-a-nap-room

Diezun, J. (2018, January 9). Why are Nap Rooms Important at Work?. Radice Sleep. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://radicesleep.com/blogs/magazine/why-are-nap-rooms-important-at-work

Hoffman, A. (2021, February 24). Sleep Pods, Nap Rooms, and More: Companies That Are Pro Nap. Sleep.org. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://www.sleep.org/sleep-hygiene/5-companies-encourage-power-napping/

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You might be familiar with this feeling: headaches and haziness, the weariness of your body, the lack of concentration, all in the middle of the day's work. There's a bunch of emails waiting for your replies, you still have some content waiting to be published, but no matter how many times you sip on your coffee, you still won't get the same energy back.

No, this is not a syndrome; this is you, feeling sleepy, as your body demands a few moments of snoozing to bring it back to its working condition. With productivity and health at stake, there's no reason why you shouldn't give in. The National Sleep Foundation has revealed that insufficient sleep affects a person's daily activity and in return, hurting their company's revenues. Sleep.org reveals the numbers: 29% of workers report falling asleep at work, and the lack of sleep costs the US $63 billion dollars lost in employee productivity.

One way to avoid sleep-related health problems is to get a proper amount of slumber every night - about seven to nine hours, expert says. Another alternative, however, is to take a nap during the day. Yes, in the middle of work.

Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Pos t, is an advocate of this cause. Her company Thrive Global aims to combat sleep deprivation in today's fast-paced culture. She has doubled down on the cause of dozing; her books Thrive and The Sleep Revolution tackles the science behind getting a perfect Zzz, thanks to the help of a relaxing environment, and of course, the right bed.

"Studies have shown that naps boost our immune system, lower our blood pressure, increase our ability to learn, improve our memory and performance of complex tasks," Arianna discloses. "What workplace wouldn't want a free way to do all that? Plus, nap rooms and nap pods are also a signal to employees that this is a workplace that prioritizes well-being instead of burnout."

Sleeping Room at Soundcloud - Designed by KINZO. Photography by Werner Huthmacher.

Why nap at work?

One benefit of sleep is that it reduces the production of cortisol, a stress-inducing hormone. The rewards are many: it minimizes feelings of anxiety and depression at work, recharges one's energy, provides better focus and, overall, boosts one's productivity. It is the body's natural mechanism that helps us deal with the events of the day, helping us feel refreshed and ready to begin again.

Companies are beginning to see the positive side of sleep, and Arianna sees nap rooms to be as essential as conference rooms in the coming two years. Large businesses have started to capitalize on this trend; Uber's San Francisco headquarters now include nap rooms designed by Studio O + A. Google's Mountain View, California HQ had nap pods paired with a coffee bar manned by a barista. Shoe selling giant Zappos has EnergyPods made available 24/7, especially for their staff who work on overnight shifts.

Work naps have become a worldwide trend that even Japan, one of the world's most workaholic countries, promote this. According to a 2014 Japan Times post , companies are now accepting these breaks into their policies, and it is for a good reason. Short naps allow workers to get better attention and performance at work during afternoon dips. To aid the sleepy employee, cafes and shops near large companies offer discount to nappers, including lunch and a reclining chair. Company rooms offer gender-separated rooms equipped with blankets and pillows, while other companies allow their staff to snooze at their workstations.

Sleep completes the wellness puzzle

Brigham & Women's Hospital sleep medicine programme director Lawrence Epstein revealed that sleep wellness was the one thing missing from most health programs, until of the recent. "More and more, we're seeing how sleep disorders affect work productivity, healthcare costs, and workplace accidents," said Epstein in a Financial Times post . For one, the cost of insomnia, Epstein revealed was estimated to be over $100 billion when one adds in other outcomes, including absenteeism and reduced productivity.

Sleep disorders are becoming prevalent. One factor: our newfound attachment to smart devices and the increasing need to be constantly connected. Some jobs are crucial to life, such as firemen and pilots, but other types of work are also critical, such as working in finance or law. When one is not well-rested, they tend to make bad decisions, ultimately leading to arguments, failures or loss of jobs.

According to Vitality Health / Rand Europe, 29.6% of employees sleep less than 7 hours per night. This results to the loss of 4.7% of productive days annually. Fortunately, as of the recent, corporate programmes that monitor sleep disorders were able to reduce healthcare costs and workplace accidents. In a study done by the Union Pacific Railroad Employees Health System, such programme can save the organization $5 million over two years.

Coffee and office naps

Sleep doesn't have to be complex. One way to conquer daytime drowsiness is what is now called . This brief period of sleep, taken around 15 to 20 minutes, is followed by consuming coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drink. British researchers Horne and Reyner discovered this combination as an effective way to trigger alertness and improve cognitive functions. In an experiment, Horne and Reyner observed the effects of various atmospheric situations and coffee intake on sleep-deprived individuals. According to them, a nap with caffeine has greatly reduced sleepiness and even driving accidents by ridding of the body's adenosine. The secret? Caffeine takes about half-an-hour to get a full effect, hence, a short nap will help you be more productive during the wait.

The policies of sleeping at work

Early adopter companies have revealed that nap rooms are significant in championing space, wellness and support for their employees. Work culture, other than focusing on productivity, should understand the value of sleep. It has become less of a taboo, more of a crucial part of a daily routine; reinforcing priceless ROIs, such as better performance, improved staff relationships, employee retention and even greater talent acquisition.

While workplaces are now being lenient with their staff getting good sleep, certain policies keep things check. After all, these nap rooms are made for short breaks, not for six-hour slumbers. How can companies make sure that these facilities are not abused? Here are some rules for using a nap room.

Use your 20-30 minute of solitude, but don't go too far. Oversleeping will make you feel groggy at work.

Keep the space clean and tidy. A single nap pod can cost up to $13,000; this investment will be used by your other co-workers, so make sure you don't leave your sleep mask behind or mess up the sheets.

Sleep quietly. If you like listening to music to sleep, make sure it's not distracting the rest of your officemates.

Some businesses allow limited use of nap rooms per person. Logging-in helps in monitoring employee efficiency. This way, companies can find balance between their workforce's productivity and wellness while hitting goals.

The next time you feel sleepy, don't be afraid to succumb to it. A few minutes of napping will give you (and your company) greater rewards. So, grab that pillow and take a snooze; you will wake up focused, refreshed, ready to take on the workplace with a stronger comeback.

Does your company provide nap rooms and encourage mid-day sleep? Let us know in the comments.

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While workplaces are now being lenient with their staff getting good sleep, certain policies keep things check. Some businesses allow limited use of nap rooms per person. Logging-in helps in monitoring employee efficiency. This way, companies can find balance between their workforce's productivity and wellness, while hitting corporate goals.

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COMMA Week is a week dedicated to students from AB Communication and AB Multimedia Arts, from first year to fourth year, wherein they would play games and offer commissions, showcase short film viewings, organize concerts, and set up booths to raise funds for facility needs and supplies.

OBJECTIVES (Why is there a need to support this cause or platform?):

Earn funds for needs the COMMA Community may need.

To exhibit the talent COMMA students have to others outside the COMMA community for a cause.

To find a new way for COMMA students from 4th year to the 1st year to mingle whilst also releasing stress by playing games and such.

STRATEGIES:

Settle a week in a year wherein COMMA students could have the project without stepping on other activities.

2 weeks prior to the COMMA week, students should register which booths they would like to partake in. Food booths will be screened to see which would be easier to make, and see which would make more money.

COMMA students from the 4th year to the 1st year will be shuffled and grouped together to form teams for the games.

1st day: opening day with performances and lighting of torch to symbolize the start of the week. Opening of booths.

2nd day: bidding war of artworks by multiple students. 50% of the commission will be turned in for the funds for the following projects.

3rd day: Musical Contests or student-teacher competitions.

4th day: Concerts and Film Showing. Ticket revenue will go to funds for the upcoming projects.

5th (last day):  Awarding for the contests and closing ceremony

A certain amount of capital will be given to the booths selling food. Using that money, they will buy all the necessities they may need for the food they will be selling and for the booth designs. The students may use or bring things from their home if they wish to save money as long as it is consensual.

100% of the food booth revenue will be turned in for the funds for the upcoming projects.

Booths will be open all 5 days. On the 3rd day, the menu in the food booths will have added food for convenience of the sellers as well as a new set of food for the buyers.

All art commissions will be turned in as funds for the following projects. For this project, each participant will get the chance to choose how much they will give to the funds. 50%, 70%, 100%.

Supporting information (Provide any additional information that supports the need for this platform):

Organizing a fundraiser provides students a common goal to work toward. It trains students to solicit money for their fundraising on their own. Because the aim is shared by everybody, the kids will collaborate and assist one another. When they witness the benefits of their fundraising efforts, it also gives them a sense of accomplishment. When you accomplish the correct fundraising priorities and a plan in place, everyone in the school, including the administration, is on the same page. This is extremely important because it unites the entire team. These decision making authorities may be at odds with one another. This can be avoided if the school recognizes the necessity of having a consistent fundraising policy in which each decision maker's job is specified and they are all working toward the same goal. This is a good practice for students on how to work as a team with one goal by helping others financially.

References:

Ecole Globale (2021, October 4). Importance of Conducting Fundraising Activities in Schools and How They Help. Ecole Globale International Girls' School. Retrieved May 8, 2022, from

https://www.ecoleglobale.com/blog/importance-of-fundraising-activity/

Dallas Sidekicks (n.d.). Why is Fundraising Important for Schools. Retrieved May 8, 2022, from
https://dallassidekicks.net/why-is-fundraising-important-for-schools/

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Fundraising for the public schools is for base funding from the taxpayers and government, which is generally not enough for supplies that teachers have to pay out through their salary for students to have in the classes. For schools in other areas, fundraising is an outing, and that is not within the school budget, but they are an enrichment for students.

Fundraising is also important to schools because they help pay for things like what we do in school are extracurricular educational events and activities that most of the school districts are unable to provide. Students who participate in the school fundraising also benefit because they learn essential communication, new networking skills, and the value of earning. These things are necessary once students eventually enter the workforce.

High school fundraising is generally for the students for music groups, sports, trips to get teams, drama teams, to competitive festivals. However, school boards have stopped fundraising in their district, making it harder for schools to provide extra opportunities for students.

A GOOD REASON FOR A SCHOOL TO HAVE ITS FUNDRAISING AS

The best school knows what the student needs. They also know how to fulfill students' needs. As we know, budget is a leading cause of stress for every student, and as a very heavy load, they carry all through their college life. To help the students concentrate more on the subjects than the debt, schools also have a crowdfunding platform that allows them to launch their campaigns and generate funds.

As we know, sports are an essential part of life at school. A good sports team is not just the team, but it also represents the whole school at various national and international forums. When your school is well equipped and trained and well prepared with the best facilities and trainer. By using fundraising, also helps to nature your sports and invest in your best athletes. And by using the school fundraising platforms, the athletes can also launch their campaigns and find their sponsors, and the school can enhance its sports infrastructure. This is how the school can level up its playing games and raise its banner rise with pride.

The next biggest thing may be right away, as we can say a good innovation requires the hard work from the inventor's end and funds from the end of schools. To make progress and to support the brilliant minds, the school may have to generate its funds for innovation and fundraising.

As we know, technology is the best gift for education. It also created a new way of learning things and has increased the understating of subjects. With tha fundraising on their own, they can provide students their E-learning through the digital tech brigade. It can add new things to the curriculum through digital learning, making it easier for the student and making the study more interactive and exciting. The school also strengthened its research wing by adding the modernized equipment through the funds and also made the entire school more digitally ahead and connected.

With the money generated by their platform of fundraising , the school can reach out more and more alumni for more fund generation; it also organizes more and more interaction between the students, therefore it can increase the school and alumni and enhance its reach and contacts.

Another important fundraising platform for a school is that it can utilize it in the development of enterprise education . through more of the suns generated in its own fundraising platform, and by this way school has the better or a creative ways of teaching students about entrepreneurship and their self growth . by this, it not only helps the student but it also helps the entire country.

The world is moving so fast as if we are in the age of curiosity. As the greater curiosity comes from the greater opportunities to research and with greater research comes from even greater advancement. In this way, every school needs more and more research and a platform to raise money for the research . and even several fields not only in the field of science but also humanities are unexplored due to the lack of proper funding in research. As we know that today every student wants to take a job after graduation, and they squash their dreams of researching in a situated field due to a lack of fundraising in research . With the help of its own fundraising by the school, it can generate adequate funds that not only help the students but also helps the school in terms of advancement in the arena of research.

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