Echo's and Artifacts: A Podcast Tapestry by Emma by Emma Boudrias

Artifact #1 - Adults & Children

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 22:25:57 UTC

This picture is meaningful to me as it represents that mental health can affect everyone at all ages. It is important to consider this as we live in a vulnerable world. Support is key for one another. Daily check-ins, trust, and empathy can help support someone experiencing mental health.

Mental Health affects all ages

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 22:35:26 UTC

I chose this topic because during my clinical placement, I noticed there are multiple units including a CAPU where children experiencing mental health stay and PASU where adults experiencing mental health stay. In the crisis unit, there are adults and children. This holds meaning to me because children as young as five years old experience mental health and it is important to consider this and be mindful in our practice.

Artifact 2 - Quote

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 22:40:38 UTC

I chose this as an artifact for my topic because it represents that as we get older and discover who we are, the fractures (broken pieces) are the design. There is a lot of negative thoughts with broken pieces in our lives without recognizing they make up who we are. This quote presents this really well.

Article #1

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 22:47:59 UTC

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200361

Article #2

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 22:59:03 UTC

https://doi-org.proxy1.lib.trentu.ca/10.1080/13607863.2022.2076206

Artifact #1: Parenting

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 23:11:35 UTC

This picture is meaningful to me as it represents parenting. It also highlights poverty with parenting. I have explored this topic through my mental health and maternity placement this term. This impacts my personal and professional growth in nursing by considering that the world family and its meaning is different for everyone. Parents work really hard to make ends meet for kids and they always end up making it work. I will always appreciate this. This is seen in practice every day, in long-term care, palliative care, maternity, mental health support etc.

Poverty and Parenting

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 23:17:22 UTC

I chose this topic because it is important to consider how poverty can impact pregnancy and parenting. Our world is diverse and poverty can be experienced differently for everyone. It can positively and negatively affect and can be generational.

References

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 23:21:55 UTC

Clarkin, J., Heywood, C., & Robinson, J. L. (2024). Are younger people more accurate at identifying mental health disorders, recommending help appropriately, and do they show lower mental health stigma than older people? Age differences in mental health disorder recognition. Mental Health & Prevention, 36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200361

Finch, L. E., Hawkley, L., Krummenacher, C. I., Stripp, S., Sterrett, D., & Smith, T. W. (2022). Age differences in mental health from May through August 2020 among U.S. adults: trajectories and the role of pandemic, lifestyle, and social factors. Aging & Mental Health, 27(6), 1181–1189. https://doi-org.proxy1.lib.trentu.ca/10.1080/13607863.2022.2076206

Photo & Quote: Unsplash

Article #1

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 23:25:21 UTC

https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-024-00853-1

Artifact #3

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-22 23:30:19 UTC

This is my art piece for my art gallery picture and reflection. This is meaningful to me to remind and allow us to reflect on how important mental health is. It is a part of our lives and sometimes we might need some help. it highlights that mental health is our health and we need to take care of it. It comes first!

Article #2

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-23 00:00:02 UTC

https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci11030119

References

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-23 00:01:01 UTC

Beasley, L. O., Jespersen, J. E., Morris, A. S., Farra, A., & Hays-Grudo, J. (2022). Parenting Challenges and Opportunities among Families Living in Poverty. Social Sciences (Basel), 11(3), 119-. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci11030119

Lee, A. C., Toory, L., & Harrison, M. E. (2024). Menstrual health inequities and “period poverty” in Canada. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 115(3), 502–506. https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-024-00853-1

Photo: Unsplash

Artifact #2

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-23 00:30:35 UTC

I chose this artifact because I really like this quote. It highlights how important it is not to jump to conclusions, assume, or skip things. Everyone has a story that includes a past, present and future. As nurses we provide non-judgemental care. We identify our values and biases.

Breastfeeding

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-23 00:49:08 UTC

I chose this topic because I think this is an important topic especially for women. Breastfeeding is a topic with lots of research. This is meaningful to me to educate mothers about breastfeeding and providing resources. It is also important to consider that some mothers are not able to breastfeed or choose to breastfeed.

Artifact #1

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-23 01:44:33 UTC

This artifact is meaningful as it represents the techniques of breastfeeding. I got to experience a lactation consultant educate a mother about breastfeeding her baby because there were latching issues. While I was in the NICU, some of the mothers didn't have enough breastmilk so they were able to use donated and a combo with formula. It is a topic that isn't widely talked about due to stigma and social barriers. It is amazing that women can make breastmilk to feed their newborns.

Article #1

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-23 02:10:27 UTC

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06601-0

Article #2

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-23 02:11:04 UTC

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloepi.2025.100192

References

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-23 02:11:41 UTC

Cetindemir, E. O., & Cangol, E. (2024). The effect of breastfeeding education given through the teach-back method on mothers’ breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success: a randomized controlled study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24(1), 453–12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06601-0

Miranda, A. R., Barral, P. E., Scotta, A. V., Cortez, M. V., & Soria, E. A. (2025). An overview of reviews of breastfeeding barriers and facilitators: Analyzing global research trends and hotspots. Global Epidemiology, 9, 100192-. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloepi.2025.100192

Photos: Unsplash & my own artwork

Artifact #2

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-24 00:33:41 UTC

This is a drawing I did to represent that breastmilk is good but it's not always that option for everyone. In this period of time, it is important to recognize that babies can be fed more than one way to promote nutrition. I really like this. It was mentioned in my 2021 lab.

Podcast

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-24 13:26:22 UTC

Introduction & Mental Health can affect everyone :)

Poverty & Parenting

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-24 14:10:56 UTC

Podcast :)

Breastfeeding

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-24 14:44:16 UTC

Podcast :)

Safety

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-24 14:46:36 UTC

I chose this topic because safety is important in mental health and maternity. These include hourly rounding, skin-to-skin contact for babies, cord clamping, boundaries, and assessments.

Artifact #1

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-24 15:09:53 UTC

This picture shows skin-to-skin contact of a newborn and mother. It is meaningful to represent safety for the baby. The mother and baby are together and cared for together.

References

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-24 15:14:00 UTC

BioTech Whisperer. (2023, October 2). Promoting Patient Safety Being The Crucial Role of Nurses (5 Minutes). [Youtube]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS4Nmfmf5cA

Borders, A., Perrault, A., Johnson, I., Smart, B. P., & Lee King, P. (2021). 1091 Improving postpartum access to care: diverse hospitals implement postpartum maternal safety strategies. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 224(2), S672–S673. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2020.12.1115

Harrison, L. (2023). Losing sleep : risk, responsibility, and infant sleep safety. New York University Press. https://doi.org/10.18574/nyu/9781479801206.001.0001

Waddell, A. E., & Gratzer, D. (2022). Patient Safety and Mental Health—A Growing Quality Gap in Canada. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 67(4), 247–250. https://doi.org/10.1177/07067437211036596

Photos: Unsplash and my own artwork

Safety

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-24 15:42:00 UTC

Podcast :)

Nutrition

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-25 16:12:19 UTC

I chose this topic because nutrition is important for mental health, pregnant women and newborns. This includes prenatal care, healthy diet, and breastmilk/formula. This topic was explored when developing plan of care during the hospital with patient histories, treatment and recoveries.

Artifact #1

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-25 16:22:54 UTC

I chose this artifact because it represents a balanced bowl of nutritious items for pregnant women. There are a variety of items to choose from. Having nutritious food has benefits for the mother and the baby.

Artifact #2

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-25 16:24:58 UTC

I chose this artifact as it beautifully represents food for the brain. There is a variety of food shown including berries, fish and vegetables. They fuel and support the brain. We explored this topic with education and resources for support for those experiencing mental health.

References

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-25 16:27:28 UTC

Grajek, M., Krupa-Kotara, K., Bialek-Dratwa, A., Sobczyk, K., Grot, M., Kowalski, O., & Staskiewicz, W. (2022). Nutrition and mental health: A review of current knowledge about the impact of diet on mental health. Frontiers in Nutrition (Lausanne), 9, 943998–943998. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.943998

Marshall, N. E., Abrams, B., Barbour, L. A., Catalano, P., Christian, P., Friedman, J. E., Hay, W. W., Hernandez, T. L., Krebs, N. F., Oken, E., Purnell, J. Q., Roberts, J. M., Soltani, H., Wallace, J., & Thornburg, K. L. (2022). The importance of nutrition in pregnancy and lactation: lifelong consequences. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 226(5), 607–632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2021.12.035

Artifact #1:

Haakaa. (n.d). Pregnancy Nutrition. https://www.haakaa.co.nz/blogs/blog/pregnancy-nutrition

Artifact #2:

Thesomegirl. (2021, February 1). Food for healthy brain stock photo. IStock. [image]. https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/food-for-healthy-brain-gm1299079243-391814158?utm_campaign=srp_photos_top&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2Fs%2Fphotos%2Fnutrition-mental-health&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=unsplash&utm_term=nutrition+mental+health%3A%3A%3A

Article #2

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-26 14:01:30 UTC

https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.943998

Article #1

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-26 14:05:03 UTC

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2021.12.035

Nutrition

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-26 14:14:11 UTC

Podcast :)

Artifact #2: Patient Safety

emmaboudrias — 2025-03-26 14:35:27 UTC

I chose this video as it highlights our roles as nurses in patient safety and interventions. This is important as a nursing student and as a future RN. Medication safety, infection control, advocacy are highlighted in this video.