Section: Module 3: Lesson 1: How to cover Mental health and psychosocial support | Evidence-based Journalism for Health | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic mental health terminology including Mental Health and Mental Disorders.
- Understand the implications of discussing mental health and psychosocial support in the media
- Remember recommendations to cover mental health and psychosocial support.
- Apply solutions journalism to elaborate messages about psychosocial support and common mental issues (anxiety, stress, depression).
- Understand the role of journalism in the prevention of suicide and the responsible communication of suicide cases.
- Understand the physical and psychological consequences and stigma of substance use disorders: "Addiction" as a barrier to accessing treatment and to recovery.
- Describe practices to write about substance use disorders and recommend warning signs without promoting stigma
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The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.
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Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.
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Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.
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Students mustViewIf you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.
- Understand basic mental health terminology including Mental Health and Mental Disorders.