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Tag: trauma

A split screen shows a freelance journalist on the left side, face down at her writing desk, struggling with her mental health. On the right side, the same journalist now sits across from a therapist in her office, discussing how best to help her.
April 30, 2025April 30, 20252025, Labour, Quick Reads, Spring 2025, Stories, The Magazine, Under Attack

Not Just a Newsroom Problem

Canadian journalists have long shouldered the responsibility of reporting on tragedies and distressing events, oftentimes at the expense of their own mental well-being. While many staff writers now have access to employer-funded mental health resources, the situation is different for freelancers, who are often left to navigate these challenges alone.

May 13, 2024May 13, 20242024, Long Reads, Spring 2024, Stories

Mind Matters

After years of being exposed to trauma, these journalists are advocating for better mental health support.

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