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Mental health has become one of the most important challenges for media professionals all over the world. Burnout, anxiety, PTSD, and vicarious trauma are on the rise.
Register now for next week’s first-ever, free Mental Health in Journalism Summit (Oct. 8-10), an inspiring arena to reflect on the profession, share good practices for mental health, and nurture a global movement that prioritizes a healthy work culture in the media sector. The program will feature sessions in English and Spanish.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute is proud to be a strategic partner for the summit, which is designed for managers, editors, reporters, freelancers, and anyone working in the media industry, as well as those in academic institutions, journalism unions, and associations. The summit has been organized by The Self Investigation and is co-funded by the Fred Foundation.
NPCJI-led summit program: ‘Journalism’s open secret: When alcohol use turns into abuse’, 10 a.m. ET Wednesday, Oct. 10
Alcohol has long been romanticized in journalism culture: From movies where editors toast a big scoop to happy hours to the late-night crew hustling over to catch last call after a long night. But the line between use and abuse can quickly blur, especially for individuals with high-pressure, high-stakes, trauma-exposed jobs like journalists.
This panel discussion features experts and advocates who will help the audience identify patterns that indicate substance abuse, discuss alcohol’s long-term effects on mental health, find productive ways to cope with trigger points and stress, and where to find assistance. Institute Executive Director Beth Francesco will moderate the conversation.
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