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Access all the recorded sessions from the Mental Health in Journalism Summit, where media professionals from around the world gathered to discuss mental health challenges and solutions in the industry. These insightful talks, available in both English and Spanish, cover topics like burnout, anxiety, and trauma, offering practical strategies to create healthier work environments. Enjoy unlimited access to the recordings in exchange for an optional donation, helping support future initiatives to foster a culture of well-being in journalism. Let’s continue building a global movement for healthier media together!

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    1. Welcome!

    1. Opening session: Global Voices, Shared Struggles: The Power of Support in Journalism

    2. Does Constructive Journalism Protect Us from Burnout and Depression?

    3. How to Ask “Are You Okay?” Without Being Afraid of the Answer

    4. Mental Health of Journalists in Exile: Facing Multiple Crises Simultaneously

    5. Online Abuse Self-Defense: Don’t Forget Psychosocial Support

    6. Psychological Rehabilitation of Ukrainian Journalists During the War: What Methods Work?

    7. Reporting Responsibly on Campus Suicide: Student Experiences Reporting on Suicide on University Campuses

    8. Trauma-Aware Journalism: A News Industry Toolkit

    9. Covering Gaza: The Mental Health Toll of Reporting in War Zones

    10. [ESPAÑOL] TRE®: Ejercicios para la liberacion del estres y el trauma

    11. [ESPAÑOL] Bienestar digital para periodistas

    12. [ESPAÑOL] Estrategias prácticas para mitigar el burnout en las redacciones

    13. [ESPAÑOL] Acompañar periodistas en el exilio: Experiencias y estrategias

    14. [ESPAÑOL] Sesión magistral: Trabajar bajo amenaza

    1. Assume the Best: How a New Theory of Humanity Is Changing How We Report, Respond, and Run Newsrooms

    2. Being a Peer Supporter: Explore Your Potential

    3. Beyond Journalism: Lessons on Mental Health and Wellbeing from Other Industries

    4. Decoding Online Harassment: An Analytical Approach to Tackling Online Hate and Smear Campaigns

    5. Do It Yourself: How to Build Your Own Peer Support Network

    6. Empower Her: Mental Health Support for Women Journalists in Bangladesh

    7. Implementing Journalist Peer Support Programs – Lessons from Those Who Have Done It: 2006 to Now!

    8. Journalism’s Open Secret: When Alcohol Use Turns into Abuse

    9. Prioritizing Self-Care: Tools to Combat Burnout and Stress for Journalists

    10. Rethinking Journalists’ Mental Well-Being in Italy, Greece, and Portugal

    11. Voices of Resilience: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Journalism

    12. [ESPAÑOL] Salud mental en colectivo: la sala de redacción como el primer lugar de apoyo

    13. [ESPAÑOL] ¿Cómo es la salud mental de los periodistas iberoamericanos?

    14. [ESPAÑOL] Cómo convertirse en agente de bienestar en la redacción

    15. [ESPAÑOL] Cómo ejercer el periodismo constructivo puede mejorar nuestra salud mental

    16. [ESPAÑOL] Cómo dejar de ser nuestros peores críticos: El poder de la amabilidad y la compasión en el día a día

    17. [ESPAÑOL] Charlas relámpago

    18. [ESPAÑOL] Red de periodistas LGBTI+: Cómo creamos nuestras propias redes de contención y acompañamiento ligadas al cuidado colectivo entre periodistas LGBTIQA+

    19. Fixing Newsrooms: 10 Best Practices from Around The Globe

    1. Moral Injury and Moral Courage: How Journalists Can Protect Their Mental Health When Faced with Stories That Impact Their Consciences

    2. [ESPAÑOL] Cultivando una cultura de salud mental: Nuestro viaje

    3. Behind the Byline: Creating a Culture of Care and Mental Wellbeing in Journalism

    4. Building Resilience: How Journalism Organizations and News Leaders are Supporting Mental Health

    5. How Might Leaders use AI to Promote Employee Wellbeing?

    6. How to Make Wellbeing Happen Economically: The Role of HR, Funders & Fellowships

    7. Key Takeaways for Psychologists to Offer Support to Journalists

    8. Lightning Talks

    9. Mental Health as a Collective: The Newsroom as the First Place of Support

    10. Psychosocial Safety in Broadcasting: Why a Compassionate Perspective Leads to Better Journalism

    11. Staying True to Your Health While Uncovering the Truth — Lessons from Fact-Checking Leaders

    12. The Kids Aren't Alright: Facilitating Workplace Wellbeing for Gen Z Journalists

    13. [ESPAÑOL] Cómo cuidarse mientras se lucha contra la desinformación: Lecciones de líderes de fact-checking

    14. [ESPAÑOL] Más allá del punto final: El cuerpo y la presencialidad para reconectar con el propósito de nuestro oficio

    15. [ESPAÑOL] Protocolos de cobertura de riesgo con enfoque a la salud mental para evitar el estrés post traumático

    16. [ESPAÑOL] Qué deberían saber los psicólogos para ayudar a periodistas

    17. Ensuring the Future of Work Enables the Future of Journalism

    18. [ESPAÑOL] La comunicación: clave para liderar con bienestar

  • 33.5 hours of video content