Protecting mental health in the newsroom – what we’ve learnt

Tips on how to cope with traumatic content and manage stress

Reporting on conflicts or traumatic events can take a significant toll. In this episode, we take a closer look at the often unseen mental health challenges that can accompany a career in journalism.

Beatriz and Tessa are joined by open-source investigator Bashar Deeb and Director of the DART Center for Journalism Trauma Europe Juliana Ruhfus.

We discuss tips on how to cope with traumatic content and manage stress like setting boundaries with social media, building a solid support network, and slowing down. We also discuss ways to protect your sources’ wellbeing.

You can also listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YoutTube.

Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang
Sound design, mixing and editing: Spoovio – Audiovisual Productions