workshop on mental well-being policies for senior journalists, editors, and media managers

2402 Foundation invites to a workshop on mental well-being policies media representatives interested in supporting themselves and others in trauma reporting, self-care and well-being for journalists, and dealing with online harassment. As a result of the workshop, participants will be able to help their colleagues in newsrooms, media organizations, and freelance networks regarding mental well-being on individual and organizational levels.

When: April 3-4, 2024
Where: CEELI Institute in Prague, Czechia

IMPORTANTLY!
Participation is free of charge, and the number of places is limited.
2402 Foundation covers travel and accommodation for selected applicants.

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About the trainer

Hannah Storm

Founder and co-director of HEADLINES NETWORK

Hanna Storm is a consultant with expertise in journalism safety, mental health, and empathetic leadership, who has years of experience collaborating with global newsrooms to foster environments that prioritize open discussions on mental health and well-being. She has been instrumental in helping foster workplace cultures that normalize mental health conversations and support holistic safety strategies that recognize the distinct needs of the individual, all of which are crucial for a healthy work environment.

Storm founded and is co-director of Headlines Network (United Kingdom), which provides training, tips, and a podcast aimed at normalizing conversations about mental health in the news media.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AT THE WORKSHOP

Basics of trauma in journalism
Identifying the needs of journalists and editors working in hostile environments and existing good practices
How to recognize and mitigate against burn-out and depression
The role of managers in mental health: how to look after yourself and what does that show others
Online Harassment: How to deal with doxxing, online harassment and abuse
How to integrate mental well-being practices in a newsroom and wider community

WHO MAY APPLY TO PARTICIPATE

Freelance journalists

staff journalists

War crimes documentarians

Editorial and executive media leaders

HR professionals within media settings

Psychologists specializing in civil trauma support

A background in psychology is not required.
The workshop will be held in English.

Deadline: March 10, 23:59 EET.

The workshop is supported by Free Press Unlimited.

APPLY HERE

For organizational questions:
Svitlana Musii
sm@dailyhumanity.dk

For press inquiries:
Anna Kholodnova
ak@2402.org