Section: Module 4: Lesson 1: Tips and Recommendations for Self-Care | Evidence-based Journalism for Health | NextGenU.org

  • Learning objectives:
    • Identify common risk factors that can affect the psychological and physical health of reporters and communicators.
    • Understand the importance of prioritizing self-care as a journalist or communicator.
    • Summarize tips and recommendations for self-care and risk reduction in journalism.
    • Evaluate risks for reporters and communicators while covering a story.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 44 minutes.

    Click here to start this lesson

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • 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.

    • In this activity, you can navigate the slides by moving back and forth using the keyboard arrows or swiping left or right if you are using a touch-screen device.

      You must pass the quizzes for the activity to be marked as complete and you will have unlimited attempts to complete the activity.

    • If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Module 4

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Module 3 is marked complete
    • Additional Learning Options