What is Traumatic Stress?
January 29, 2016
Information on traumatic stress from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
Resources for Outside Resources, PTSD & Mental Health
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Reaching and Interviewing Witnesses and Victims of Trauma
October 2, 2015
Suggested practices from the Poynter Institute on finding sources and interview subjects for stories about victims and witnesses to trauma.
U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs - PTSD Online Coach
August 14, 2015
Link to the VA's PTSD Online Coach, a tool for self-managing and understanding PTSD.
Journalists and PTSD - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD
August 13, 2015
Information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD for journalists on PTSD and the potential for journalists to experience PTSD in the wake of traumatic experiences while reporting.
American Psychological Association - Military
January 29, 2015
Section of the American Psychological Association's website which focuses on military psychological issues.
Impact of Mass Shootings on Individual Adjustment
October 27, 2014
A study on the impact of mass shootings on individual adjustment from the National Center of PTSD Research Quarterly.
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.
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
December 12, 2012
Best practices for assessing, treating and educating the public about the impacts of trauma and PTSD, with links to a host of resources available to the public.
University of Washington School of Social Work: Mental Health Reporting
December 12, 2012
Dedicated to effective reporting on issues related to mental health, featuring facts on mental illness, reporting guidelines and self-care tips for journalists.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD
December 12, 2012
Information on PTSD and mental health, for the mental health professionals, reporters and the general public. it also includes a hotline to call for veteran’s crises.