Micailla Fitzpatrick The Effects of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers This presentation will be exploring the effects that the current Covid-19 pandemic has had on healthcare workers in different positions . This study will not only look at the physical strain but the mental effects as well . The goal of the study is to bring attention to front line workers needs physically and mentally .
Brandon Higgins The Importance of Kindness Studies have shown that compassion promotes the ability to connect and care for others and can even decrease depressive symptoms . This presentation will explore the many effects on mood that can result from engaging in acts of kindness . Discussion will include personal reflections from an ongoing project where I committed various acts of kindness for friends , family members , and strangers .
Victoria Hite Self-Help Interventions to Address Anxiety Research has found that even minor change in physical and mental habits can improve symptoms of anxiety disorder . Focusing on the symptoms and impact anxiety can have on one ’ s life , this presentation will explore , both scientifically and personally , lifestyle changes that can relieve anxiety . Discussion focuses on how to identify and address anxiety before setting foot in a doctor ’ s office .
Natasha Itchon Developing Perception : Exploring Artistic Representations and Meaning This presentation will highlight the key points in developing perception as well as exploring the intention or intuition of art . Findings will revolve around paintings , music , cooking , and photography . I will share the perspectives of different artists who have explained to me how their artwork represents happiness to them and what inspired them to create it in their own way .
Barri Johnson The Negative Stereotypes of Black Women in Popular Reality Television This presentation will explore reality television and how it places negative stereotypes on African American women . Specifically , Bravo ’ s hit franchise “ The Real Housewives ” will be considered in the context of scholarly research . The objective of the presentation is to highlight how Caucasian women are praised for aggressive behavior while African Americans are labeled as “ angry black women .”
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