Name: Voices of Resilience: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Journalism
Start: 2024-10-09T16:00:00+0200
End: 2024-10-09T16:50:00+0200

Wednesday October 9, 2024 16:00 - 16:50 CEST

English

Session document

Join us for a candid discussion as journalists from diverse backgrounds share their personal experiences and invaluable insights on overcoming mental health challenges in the fast-paced and often demanding world of journalism. Discover practical tips and strategies that have helped these professionals navigate the unique pressures of their roles while prioritizing their well-being.

Moderators

Sneha Alexander

Senior Program Manager, Asia-Pacific, Meedan

Sneha Alexander is Meedan's Senior Program Manager for Asia-Pacific and is passionate about designing programmatic initiatives that aims to make the internet a safe and equitable space. She has previous experiences as a fact-checker and data journalist in India.

Speakers

Michael VanZetta

CEO, PiZetta Media

Michael VanZetta is a passionate storyteller and founder of PiZetta Media, a multimedia company dedicated to creating impactful content with a cause. With a focus on mental health advocacy, social change, and inspiring leadership, Michael has built a platform that resonates with audiences... Read More →

Nicola Morrison

Editor, Author and former BBC Correpsondent

Nicola Morrison is currently a print editor, with years of experience as a BBC boradcast journalist specialising in TV, radio and online. Some of her greatest accomplishments have included reporting on the breaking news story of Covid-19. She has a MA in journalism and has also worked... Read More →

Al Albertson

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Content and Communication Specialist, Queer Sex Education Community Curriculum & Share-Net Netherlands

Al Albertson (they/them) is a sexuality, gender, and relationship educator and activist based in Amsterdam. As the co-founder of Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum (@queersexedcc, queersexedcc.com), a free online platform for sexuality education, they are deeply committed to advocacy... Read More →

Kuwarjeet Singh Arora

Independent Journalist & Publicist, Freelancer / Kuwarjeet Singh / Sikh Journalist

Kuwarjeet Singh is an award-winning Sikh journalist, content creator, and storyteller based in Brampton, Ontario. His recent academic achievements include a Bachelor of Journalism and a Double Minor in Criminology and Public Relations. His expertise and knowledge came from working... Read More →

Arlinda Shehu

Policy Manager, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Network in Albania

I’ve started my career as a journalist over 20 years ago covering the news of judicial sector. After the first decade in the media, I joined a health magazine as editor-in-chief and the next year I was involved in the civil society sector with health issues, one of the most corrupted... Read More →

Aishwarya Varma

Correspondent, Fact-check, The Quint

Aishwarya is a correspondent at The Quint's WebQoof in India. Her work involves debunking misinformation related to crisis events, narrative-building, and disinformation campaigns. She is interested in investigating the scope of the misuse of AI to spread 'fake news'. Having this... Read More →

Maissoun Khaled

Senior Multimedia Journalist

I'm an editor and a reporter with 10 years of experience in Middle East politics, working both for online media and TV.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 16:00 - 16:50 CEST
English

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