Promoting the physical
and psychological health
of journalists in Canada and abroad.
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Global Center for Journalism and Trauma, CBC News and Forum launch online toolkit helping journalists, newsrooms and educators cover trauma, violence and disaster
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Safety/HEFAT bursaries for freelancers available year-round
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Trauma Assistance Fund for Freelancers
MINDSET
Reporting on Mental Health
Canada's only journalist-to-journalist guides for mental health reporting, Mindset and its French counterpart En-Tête are now in their third editions, with more than 12,000 copies distributed to newsrooms and journalism classrooms. Available free of charge as booklets or as downloadable PDFs. Encouraging public-interest journalism that makes a difference while minimizing incidental harm.
More Events and Resources
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ACOS Alliance and its signatories and partners gather practical safety resources for journalists, editors and newsrooms
Topics include digital security, psychological safety, civil unrest, building safety protocols, covering pandemics - and advice for freelancers on finding insurance and legal assistance.
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"Best Practices For News Organizations: How to Protect and Support Journalists Harassed Online"
New publication from PEN America and the Coalition Against Online Violence
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'Colleagues Helping Colleagues"
The Canadian Association of Journalists, along with industry partners, launches first Canada-wide peer support program for journalists and news professionals.
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An examination of psychological distress and moral injury in journalists exposed to online harassment
Authors: Anthony Feinstein, Hannah Storm, Jillian Mead and Andrea Sharkey - July 2025, European Journal of Psychotraumatology
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"The mental health impact of climate reporting"
Dr. Anthony Feinstein’s new preliminary research presented at the Reuters Institute - and discussion with climate journalists working on the frontline
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Dart Center’s Style Guide for Trauma-informed journalism
This guide is designed as a quick, authoritative reference for reporters, editors and producers working on tight deadlines.
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"When All Else Fails: INSI first aid guide for journalists in a war zone"
Available in both Arabic and English from the International News Safety Institute
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Mindset podcast: "Moral injury and moral courage"
A conversation between journalist/filmmaker Michelle Shephard and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Anthony Feinstein.
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Recommendations for working with local journalists/fixers: Global Reporting Centre
Guide available in downloadable PDF.
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"Forced Change: Talking trauma - how journalism educators are finding new ways to teach an age-old topic"
Carleton Journalism School podcast featuring Matthew Pearson, Saran Barforoush, Duncan McCue and Kelly Roche
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Taking Care: 2024 Industry Discussions on Well-Being
Building trauma awareness in j-schools and newsrooms; managing difficult stories when tragedy strikes; building peer support in newsrooms; managing the challenges of freelance work; and fostering inclusion in newsrooms
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Guide by @HeadlinesNet for individuals and newsrooms on vicarious trauma
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Guide to reporting on veterans' mental health - new podcast and resources on our Mindset website
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Resources for journalists covering female genital mutilation and cutting
Resources created by END FGM Canada
