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MediaStrong, a training and support organisation for mental health in journalism, has released the MediaStrong™ Newsroom Toolkit, a 40-page, evidence-informed resource designed to help newsrooms manage the psychological impact of covering distressing stories.

Unlike traditional wellbeing initiatives, this toolkit treats trauma exposure as an occupational risk and provides practical, newsroom-specific tools for both leaders and journalists.

Why does it matter?Journalists routinely encounter traumatic material — covering courts, violent crime, disasters, and online abuse — yet many newsrooms lack clear, practical guidance on how to support staff without disrupting their work or relying on clinical models.

The MediaStrong™ Toolkit fills this gap by embedding support directly into editorial workflows, aiming to reduce stigma, improve early intervention, and protect both staff........

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