"Vulnerability is a strength we can leverage to captivate our readers, connect with the people we portray, and stay connected to ourselves. It doesn’t make us weaker, or less effective, or less impactful. Quite the contrary" writes GCJT journalism mentor Line Vaaben: lab.imedd.org/en/notes-fro...

Notes from an Existential Editor: On vulnerability  - iMEdD Lab

Line Vaaben, existential editor at Politiken and a mentor at the trauma and resilience retreat, reflects on why journalists who cover trauma must dare to be wounded.

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Heading to @festivalgabo.bsky.social? Be sure to catch the July 25 master class by @traumajournalism.bsky.social Executive Director Bruce Shapiro where he'll share tools to manage stress and prioritize psychosocial support in newsrooms festivalgabo.com/programacion...

We're marking the final day of #mentalhealthawareness month, and sharing this useful guide from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for help journalists who report on suicide

For #MentalHealthMonth, we have best practices from @afspnational.bsky.social for reporting on suicide responsibly. The AFSP Storytelling Studio for journalists includes recs for: ✏️language 🗒️framing 💡practical tips for navigating sensitive situations. gna-afsp.webflow.io/for-journali...

Inform with Accuracy. Report with Care. | AFSP

Journalists shape public understanding of mental health and suicide. Responsible reporting can reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking and prevent suicide contagion, while unethical coverage may caus...

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📣Application deadline is May 11 📣

Global Center for Journalism & Trauma@traumajournalism.bsky.social · 4mo ago

European journalists who regularly report on ➡️ conflict violence migration climate crises & more Apply today for the European Journalist Retreat on Trauma, Resilience and Ethical Reporting ⛰ Vamvakou, Laconia, Greece 📅 Oct. 14-18 ⏳ Deadline: May 11 www.imedd.org/events/call-...

Calling Australian journalists: Apply today for the Early Childhood Reporting Institute 📅 Nov. 11-13 📍Melbourne 🌱Training, mentorship and a $3K grant for early childhood reporting ⏳Apply by May 15 Organized with the Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific (CJT)

Call for Applications: Early Childhood Reporting Institute

A three-day training program and reporting grants for 25 journalists across Australia

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Calling Australian journalists: Apply today for the Early Childhood Reporting Institute 📅 Nov. 11-13 📍Melbourne 🌱Training, mentorship and a $3K grant for early childhood reporting ⏳Apply by May 15 Organized with the Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific (CJT)

Call for Applications: Early Childhood Reporting Institute

A three-day training program and reporting grants for 25 journalists across Australia

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"I watch younger journalists, and I really worry for them, because I see the stress in their faces. They share it with me in conversations who haven't had the kind of life experience and who are looking around and again, at an early stage in my career, are the bosses going to back me on this?"

European journalists who regularly report on ➡️ conflict violence migration climate crises & more Apply today for the European Journalist Retreat on Trauma, Resilience and Ethical Reporting ⛰ Vamvakou, Laconia, Greece 📅 Oct. 14-18 ⏳ Deadline: May 11 www.imedd.org/events/call-...

Call for European Journalists: Retreat on Trauma, Resilience and Ethical Reporting - iMEdD

Sixteen journalists will participate in a collaborative, confidential environment where they can share experiences, discuss ethical challenges, and learn from one another.

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Tune in now! International Journalism Festival LIVESTREAM: "Silent censorship: trauma, burnout and press freedom," moderated by @traumajournalism.bsky.social Executive Director Bruce Shapiro #ijf26 lnkd.in/gWcxqJMC

Supporting their mental health isn’t just about individuals. It’s essential to press freedom. We'll discuss what's happening – and what needs to change –at the April 18 #ijf26 panel "Silent censorship: trauma, burnout and press freedom" www.journalismfestival.com/programme/20...

Attending #ijf26 in Perugia? Come to the free Psychological Safety 101 workshop for practical guidance, tips and insights editors and journalists can use, organized by ACOS Alliance and co-led by Gavin Reese of @traumajournalism.bsky.social www.festivaldelgiornalismo.com/programme/20...

In Perugia next week? Join us for the panel: “Silent censorship: trauma, burnout, and press freedom” — a conversation on the unseen pressures shaping journalism. With Bruce Shapiro, Jodie Ginsberg, Alessandra Galloni & Fergal Keane 🗓 Saturday | 4:00 PM www.journalismfestival.com/programme/20...

Silent censorship: trauma, burnout and press freedom

In this era of democratic crisis, the occupational mental health of journalists takes on a new meaning. A journalist silenced by burnout, PTSD or moral injury isn’t just suffering alone: they are effe...

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Are you a journalist who covered immigration enforcement in the U.S.? Researchers are studying how this work affects reporters – trauma exposure, ethical challenges, burnout & coping. ⏱️ 20–30 min 🔒 Confidential Help improve support for journalists: utulsapsychology.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

"Constantly read the mood. If people are getting aggressive, move away where you can see the perimeter, but don’t risk getting trapped in a melee. Remember that you can always return." Journalists, please consult tips on how to safely cover protests: gcjt.org/resources/ho...

How to Safely Cover Riots and Civil Unrest

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US Media in the Crosshairs: The Trump administration is deploying a range of legal weapons to attack US news outlets niemanreports.org/lawfare-us-m...

US Media in the Crosshairs - Nieman Reports

The Trump administration is deploying a range of legal weapons to attack US news outlets

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📣 Free training for local U.S. newsrooms — plus no-cost therapy for journalists! Learn more here: bit.ly/FreeTraining...

📣 We are excited to announce the recipients of the Ochberg Fellowship! “Reporting from 11 countries across six continents, they are leading voices in journalism who have probed the human impact of violence and upheaval." Read more about the 2026 Ochberg Fellows here: gcjt.org/resources/gc...

Covering mass shootings challenge the skill, capacity & ethics of news professionals. Journalists: please consult our resources for covering these tragedies, including self care tips & advice for editors: gcjt.org/resources/co...

Covering Mass Shootings: Resources for Journalists

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Fired for online speech. Doxxed and swatted for covering breaking news. Bombarded with death threats for exposing corruption. These are just a few of the safety concerns that U.S. journalists are now navigating. (1/2)

Tonight! Join the CAJ's Canadian News Industry Peer Support group for a virtual discussion on burnout. Free and open to all journalists across Canada - regardless of CAJ membership status! Register now: https://beeid.org/964809f40d60

PSA! 25 years of tip sheets, reporting guides, expert interviews, and peer-to-peer advice are now at our new home: www.GCJT.org

Join us next month in Philadelphia to learn about: The Public Health Approach to Gun Violence Prevention • Preventing Further Harm to People Harmed by Gun Violence • Trauma-Informed Reporting • Solutions Journalism • Peace Journalism • Putting Ideas in Practice www.pcgvr.org

Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting – Collaborating with journalists, researchers and the survivor community to advance more empathetic, ethical and impactful journalism across the nation

Group discounts and individual support now available. Visit: PCGVR.org/solutions

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Big news! Read a letter from our Executive Director Bruce Shapiro here: bit.ly/IntroducingG...

An excellent address by Bruce Shapiro, Executive Director of @dartcenter.bsky.social, on experiences of trauma and journalism. Some interesting thoughts on narrative justice in the mix too. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

If it bleeds it leads – Bruce Shapiro on documenting the violence of modern life - ABC listen

From wars with global consequences to violent crimes in the suburbs, trauma underpins so much of the news cycle. It’s something award-winning journalist Bruce Shapiro came to understand intimately whe...

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"Media professionals today face an unprecedented array of traumatic content and high-stakes occupational stressors," which is why our partners at @dartcenter.bsky.social have launched the Journalist Trauma Support Network (JTSN).

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Journalists

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A gentle reminder that yes, this news cycle, like so many news cycles before, is relentless, traumatic & can have repercussions on our mental health. Take time to check in with yourself. There are resources like the @dartcenter.bsky.social's Journalist Trauma Support Network www.jtsn.org to help.

Journalist Trauma Support Network

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📣 The Trauma Aware Journalism project has launched several new videos, including best practices on covering sexual violence, climate reporting and reporting in Indigenous communities. For the full announcement: bit.ly/4mzlGRX For the full videos: www.traumaawarejournalism.org #DartCenter

🎤 We are pleased to announce the winners of the 31st annual Dart Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma: @al-jazeera-english.bsky.social Fault Lines and @thebaltimorebanner.com. Honorable Mentions went to @bloomberglp.bsky.social Businessweek and @themarshallproject.org. 🔗: bit.ly/4jo3NmF

Our very own Irene Caselli, Dart's project lead for the Early Childhood Journalism Initiative, is a 2026 @niemanfoundation.bsky.social Fellow @harvard.edu. She is one of 22 fellows awarded this unique opportunity. #DartCenter #traumainformedjournalism #journalismtrauma #earlychildhoodreporting

Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard @niemanfoundation.bsky.social · last yr.

Meet the new class! We’re pleased to introduce the 2026 Nieman Fellows, 22 accomplished journalists who cover stories around the globe. They’ll join us at @harvard.edu this fall to study, investigate and collaborate. Welcome to all. nieman.harvard.edu/the-nieman-f...