Reporting and Covid-19: Tips for Journalists
April 16, 2020 by Susan Kaplan
Tips and tools to report safely and effectively during the coronavirus pandemic, updated regularly following Dart Center webinars.
Resources for PTSD & Mental Health, Disaster
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The Psychological Cost of Disasters
January 26, 2017
PDF slideshow by Richard Bryant from the University of New South Wales on the psychological costs of disasters for victims.
National Center for PTSD - Disasters
June 23, 2016
A list of resources from the US Department of Veteran's Affairs on the effects of disasters on victims. Included is a section specifically for media covering disasters.
Disaster Mental Health
March 27, 2016
A list of resources and links for studying the effects of natural and manmade disasters on mental health.
AP-NORC Announces Journalism Fellowship on Community Resilience
November 18, 2013
Following Superstorm Sandy, a new AP-NORC Center fellowship will focus on community resilience in times of crisis. Applications are now open!
Tips for Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
January 29, 2013
A report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on how to interact with children and young adults in the aftermath of disasters and other traumatic experiences.
Natural Disaster and Mental Health Issues
February 2, 2011 by Alexander McFarlane
Guidance from an experienced psychiatrist on mental health issues and how they evolve in regions devastated by natural disasters.
Haiti Quake: Watchful Waiting
January 21, 2010 by Bruce Shapiro
As the first wave of exhausted news teams rotates out, the story enters a new phase — and news managers need to be prepared to provide informed support.
Terrorism and Disasters
April 9, 2009
A variety of educational materials for clinicians and individuals to use in response to terror attacks around the world.
Covering the Tsunami
March 11, 2009
In recent years, journalists have become more aware of the emotional aspects of the stories they cover, particularly in the aftermath of tragedy. Nowadays, says David Loyn, the BBC's developing world correspondent, "We get alongside people; we have sympathy with them; we empathise with them." A Frontline Club discussion.