IRE Panel: Coping with a year of trauma

Journalists are often tasked with reporting on some of the world's darkest moments in history, an immense responsibility that can include covering trauma up close. And after a year of reporting on an endless amount of trauma caused by the devastating toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, a highly charged presidential election and the global movement for racial justice, the need for journalists to prioritize their mental wellbeing is necessary.

This discussion, featuring Dart's Elana Newman and Kat Stafford from ​The Associated Press, will share insights about how to manage experiencing and covering grief, coping mechanisms, self-care tips and mental health resources for journalists.