1. vicarious trauma

vicarious trauma

First for Reuters as former Iraq bureau chief scarred by deaths of colleagues takes on mental health advocacy role

A former Reuters bureau chief diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder has been appointed to a new mental health advocacy role…

By Freddy Mayhew

Vicarious trauma: How dealing with graphic videos and images can harm journalists’ mental health

Journalists who have never stepped foot in a war zone are nonetheless becoming traumatised by witnessing violent or distressing scenes…

By Freddy Mayhew