Tips & Tools
PTSD
First defined by the American Psychiatric Association in 1980, post-traumatic stress disorder — PTSD — is now a widely-recognized diagnosis backed up by decades of science. What do reporters need to know about PTSD, how it affects those we cover, and the impact of covering trauma on journalists?
Dart Resources
Brain Wars: How the Military is Failing its Wounded
This comprehensive multimedia investigation delves into the ramifications of the signature wound of today’s wars: traumatic brain injury (TBI). Originally published by ProPublica and NPR in 2010.
War's Ripple Effects: Research Priorities
Understanding of the traumatic effects of war has progressed significantly. In this selection from Dart's Videos on Veterans series, leading researchers and clinicians shed light on what needs further investigation.
PTSD and the Hidden Wounds of War
Everyone has heard of PTSD, but veterans, clinicians and scientists say most people misunderstand not only the disorder, but the other ways that war affects individuals and families.
New Media Landscape, Less Media Safety
These days anyone, regardless of training, can blog from the frontline of a conflict zone or delve into the shadowy dealings of some local Mr. Big. How will they protect themselves?
Lethal Warriors
In an excerpt from his new book, 2010 Dart Ochberg Fellow Dave Philipps uncovers the story of how members of a U.S. Army battalion exposed to some of the cruelest combat conditions in Iraq carried the nightmare of war back home.
Outside Resources
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Information for the Media
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
An excellent compilation of general information, fact sheets, and specialized trauma resources for journalists and media professionals.
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Terrorism and Disasters
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
A variety of educational materials for clinicians and individuals to use in response to terror attacks around the world.
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PTSD in Journalists
National Center for PTSD
A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet that discusses traumatic events encountered by journalists and key studies pertaining to journalists and PTSD.
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Child Sexual Abuse
National Center for PTSD
A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet. It details the effects of sexual abuse on children, and adults exposed to sexual abuse as children.
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The Effects of Community Violence on Children and Adolescents
National Center for PTSD
A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet. A summary of the specific effects of community violence on children and adolescents.
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Terrorist Attacks and Children
National Center for PTSD
A summary of research involving children's responses to terrorism and strategies for helping them recover.
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Childhood Traumatic Grief: Educational Materials [PDF]
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The NCTSN has published recommendations for journalists who cover childhood trauma.
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Publications for Topic
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Tragedies & Journalists
A 40-page guide to help journalists, photojournalists and editors report on violence while protecting both victims and themselves.
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News Media and Trauma
This documentary, available online and on DVD, features a wide range of Australian journalists their recounting experiences covering traumatic stories.
Sources
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Reuters
Global information and news service
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Science Daily
The latest research news. Lots of useful information.
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Miller-McCune
Resource for Research, Media and Public Policy.
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Reuters
Global information and news service
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Science Daily
The latest research news. Lots of useful information.
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Miller-McCune
Resource for Research, Media and Public Policy.