We offer policy advice (see below) on this issue as well as helpful recent articles and links to sites with more information.

You are also invited to help with a survey gathering knowledge on this significant subject.

TRAUMA and STRESS - a Suggested Policy. INSI's guide for employers on how to help staff cope

Traumatic Stress - Journalists' wives speak out. A report from a recent UK discussion group.

Confidential counselling for journalists - The Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma, a member of INSI, has announced that three of Britain's leading providers of confidential counselling to companies have agreed to extend their services to journalists: dartcounsel.htm

The US Defense Department is working to find the best way to help troops deal with the harmful effects of the stress people face in combat: Project DE-STRESS

Trying to escape Rwanda’s demons : The UN military chief who witnessed the genocide of 1994 tells RW Johnson how he is overcoming the trauma

Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma (USA)
www.dartcenter.org

Dart Centre Europe for Journalism & Trauma (Europe)
www.dartcenter.org/europe/index.html

The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
www.istss.org

Beslan Reporters Should Beware Impact of Trauma
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Spanish Journalists Suffering Trauma After Bomb Horrors
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Has work as a journalist traumatised you or a colleague?

Would you like to contribute to knowledge of how journalists are affected by trauma in their work?

"I am a counselling psychologist in Melbourne, Australia, who is undertaking a comprehensive study of journalists, cameramen and photographers to determine how they cope with the trauma experienced in reporting. Recently my research into journalists and trauma has been reported in 'The Australian' newspaper and advertised in 'The Walkley' magazine.

"You, your colleagues and your news agency are invited to participate in this important research by filling out an on-line survey. This research is for ALL modes of journalism and will contribute to enhancing the wellbeing of journalists who cover potentially traumatic stories all over the world. Trauma can sometimes be manifested through sleepless nights, often dreaming or thinking about the event and being a bit more jumpy than usual - just to name a few.

"I am also interested in how well you have managed after covering trauma including the positives that can come from negative experiences. "Please invest 30 minutes of your time to complete this international survey. Your experience is valuable. You can contribute to this research by following this link to: www.journotrauma.cjb.net Please make this a worthwhile study by being involved, and forwarding this link to colleagues you think would be interested. If you have any specific questions please mail me on: caitm@optushome.com.au

"Thanks for your assistance."

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