Global Investigative Journalism Network (https://archive.gijn.org/tag/burnout/)
In this excerpt from GIJN’s Reporter’s Guide to Investigating War Crimes, the Dart Center’s Gavin Rees discusses best practices for self-care and processing coverage of traumatic events.
Hassan Adebayo has built a storied career at the Premium Times, leading investigations into terrorism and violent extremism, corruption, and financial crime.
Kenyan journalist John-Allan Namu discussed the emotional toll and significant impact on work-life balance that investigative reporting can have during a webinar hosted by the Reuters Institute.
As part of GIJN’s ongoing interview series, we speak to Hayatte Abdou, one of the few investigative reporters in the small isanld nation of the Comoros.
Practicing good mental hygiene is a continuous process for investigators that requires active input at all times. Bellingcat offers these small steps to minimize and mitigate your exposure to distressing content, to possibly save you from burnout or worse.
¿Te sientes agotado/a después de realizar una investigación o cobertura periodística? Conoce los consejos que dan los reporteros investigativos que han experimentado el “burn out”.
At GIJC21, experts from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma offered advice for journalists on how to take care of their own mental well-being while working in stressful or even dangerous circumstances.
Na GIJC21, especialistas do Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma aconselharam jornalistas sobre como cuidar de seu próprio bem-estar mental enquanto trabalham em circunstâncias estressantes ou mesmo perigosas.