Psychological First Aid Manual – Vita-Activa.Org: This manual offers guidance on providing empathetic and emotional support to colleagues in need, available in both English and Arabic.
The PEN America Online Harassment Field Manual offers concrete strategies for how to defend yourself and others. We wrote this guidance with and for those disproportionately impacted by online abuse: writers, journalists, artists, and activists who identify as women, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQIA+. Whatever your identity or vocation, anyone active online will find useful tools and resources here for navigating online abuse and tightening digital safety. EN FR ES AR SW
The Carter Center Journalism Resource Guide on Mental Health Reporting: This guide provides journalists with information and resources to responsibly report on mental health and substance use disorders, emphasizing accurate and empathetic storytelling.
Journalists and Mental Health: An API Resource Guide: Offered by the American Press Institute, this guide organizes resources to help journalists understand and manage work-related stress.
Mental Health Resources for Journalists by NAB: The National Association of Broadcasters provides resources for journalists experiencing stress and burnout, including self-care techniques and coping strategies.
Self-Care Advice for Journalists – The Lenfest Institute for Journalism offers self-care guides and support practices for journalists, particularly during times of disaster.
Mental Health and Media: Trauma-Informed Reporting Guide: This guide outlines ways media organizations can support staff covering crises, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being.
Resources for Journalists Coping With Trauma – Dart Center: The Dart Center offers a 40-page guide to help journalists, photojournalists, and editors report on violence while protecting both victims and themselves.
Newsroom Mental Health Resource Guide – RTDNA: This guide provides strategies for news managers to support mental health in the newsroom, including recognizing signs of stress and trauma.
A Mental Health Guide for Facing Online Violence – IWMF: Designed to support journalists dealing with online violence, this guide explains the psychological impact and offers coping strategies.
Journalist Security Guide – Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ): This comprehensive guide provides journalists with essential safety information, including strategies for managing stress and trauma associated with reporting.
Journalism Psycho-social Support Guide – Coalition Against Online Violence (COAV): This guide offers practical assessments and exercises to help journalists cope with trauma resulting from online abuse.
Harvard’s Resources for Self-Care: A compilation of mental health resources led by Black professionals, including meditation apps and wellness organizations.
Mental Health America (MHA) BIPOC Mental Health Resource Center: Offers information and tools highlighting the unique experiences of BIPOC communities. LGBTQ+ Resources Center+2Mental Health America+2The NAN Project+2
Hispanic Federation’s Mental Health Resources provide guidance on finding culturally competent mental health professionals and immediate support through hotlines. Hispanic Federation
Trauma Therapy Fund by Rory Peck Trust: Recognizing the traumatic experiences that journalists encounter, the Rory Peck Trust offers a Trauma Therapy Fund specifically for freelancers who have been actively engaged in the field for the past year.
Mental Health Impact Survey by 2402 Foundation and Daily Humanity: The 2402 Foundation and Daily Humanity have launched an anonymous survey to research how journalistic work affects mental health.
Self-Help Groups and Peer Support Networks: Initiatives such as self-help groups and peer support networks have demonstrated positive effects on journalists’ mental health. These platforms offer training and elevate safety standards, contributing to a supportive community for media professionals.
Right To Be’s 5Ds of Bystander Intervention: Outlines methods—Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct—to support individuals experiencing harassment. Teen Vogue+2Right To Be+2Right To Be+2
RAINN’s Active Bystander Intervention Tips: Provides strategies to recognize and diffuse discriminatory or emergency situations safely. American Psychological Association
National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s Bystander Intervention Resources: Offers information on bystander intervention to prevent sexual violence. Teen Vogue+1National Sexual Violence Resource Center+1
The Trevor Project’s Mental Health Resources: Provides self-care guides and articles supporting LGBTQ+ mental wellness. The Trevor Project
Voda: The LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellbeing App: Assists users in learning self-care, reducing stress, and managing issues like coming out and gender dysphoria. Voda | The LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellbeing App
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN): NQTTCN connects queer and trans individuals of color with therapists from similar backgrounds and offers financial assistance for therapy sessions. Time
Asian Mental Health Project: Provides educational resources, wellness events, and financial assistance for mental health services tailored to the pan-Asian community, including LGBTQ+ individuals. Time
The Loveland Foundation’s Therapy Fund: Focuses on supporting Black women and nonbinary people with therapy sessions and support groups. Time
Digital Self-Care Guide: Offers strategies for LGBTQ+ individuals to utilize technology for self-care, find supportive online communities, and protect privacy. Them
HealHaus Therapy Fund: This fund provides free therapy sessions to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, aiming to make mental health care more accessible. Time
+Therapy for Black Girls: An online platform offering a directory of Black female therapists and resources to destigmatize mental health within the Black community. Time
American Friends Service Committee’s Bystander Intervention Toolkit: Provides practical tips on how to safely intervene when witnessing harassment or attacks, emphasizing methods like distraction, delegation, direct intervention, and delay. American Friends Service Committee+1Teen Vogue+1
Teen Vogue’s Guide on Bystander Intervention: Highlights the importance of bystander intervention in preventing sexual assault, offering de-escalation techniques and emphasizing personal responsibility. Teen Vogue
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