Tag: media
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Travel notes – MDRnet.org
What are we facing emotionally when we travel? Journalists traveling to cover sensitive topics face several significant emotional challenges, ranging from the psychological weight of the stories they tell to the stress of operating in high-risk environments. Vicarious and Secondary Trauma When journalists “cross borders” to report on displaced populations, they are often “carrying trauma”…
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A time for action
The Media Resilience Network Welcomes Joe Ruiz as Managing Director of Communications The Media Resilience Network is pleased to welcome veteran journalist and newsroom leader Joe Ruiz as Managing Director of Communications. Ruiz brings decades of experience across national and local news organizations, along with a deep commitment to supporting journalists and strengthening the industry.…
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20th, 2026 New National Survey Finds Widespread Burnout and Economic Insecurity Driving Mental Health Crisis in U.S. Journalism More than 80% of journalists report burnout or chronic stress; cost, workload, and lack of culturally competent care cited as primary barriers to support United States — A new national survey to be…
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Stay Tuned: a US journalism mental health survey
Your voice shapes tools, care, and community partnerships to uplift journalism. https://tinyurl.com/journomentalhealth
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Vita Activa Receives Press Forward Funding to Launch Media Resilience Network (MDRnet)
One of 22 Projects Awarded a Share of $22.7 Million to Tackle the Urgent Needs of Local Newsrooms JULY 16, 2025 — Vita Activa is proud to announce the launch of the Media Resilience Network (MDRnet), made possible through support from Press Forward, a national initiative committed to reimagining and revitalizing local news in the…