Media
Below is a list of information currently available from the National Center
for PTSD about how media coverage of disasters and terrorism may affect
individuals and communities. For more information, click on the related links
and/or search the PILOTS
database for a more complete listing of articles available on this topic.
Fact sheets
The Effects of Media Coverage of Terrorist Attacks on Viewers
Information on how
viewing terrorist-related media coverage might affect children and adults.
PTSD
in Journalists
Discusses traumatic events that photo
and print journalists cover, and key studies about PTSD in journalists.
Working with Trauma Survivors: What workers need to know
Information for first responders, including journalists, on how traumatic stress affects survivors.
Managing Stress and Recovering from Trauma: Facts and Resources
Information for anyone, on the symptoms and management of posttraumatic stress.
Published Information by National Center for PTSD staff
Published Information
Download full text articles, by National Center staff
Website links
National
Press Photographers Association
The National Press Photographers Association provides access to a free Critical
Incident Response Team developed to service working photojournalists who are
exposed to trauma.
DART Center
The Dart Center is a global network of journalists, journalism educators and
health professionals dedicated to improving media overage of trauma, conflict
and tragedy. The Center also addresses the consequences of such coverage for
those working in journalism.
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