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Moral Injury and Moral Courage: How Journalists Can Protect Their Mental Health When Faced with Stories That Impact Their Consciences
Thursday October 10, 2024 13:00 - 13:50 CEST
English
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Award-winning journalist Michelle Shephard and University of Toronto neuropsychiatrist Anthony Feinstein will explore the concepts of moral injury and moral courage in journalism. Drawing from Feinstein's groundbreaking research and Shephard’s extensive coverage of terrorism and civil rights, this session will delve into how journalists navigate the ethical dilemmas of their work while maintaining their mental health. Discover insights on how moral courage drives journalists to protect democracy and the essential lessons they can teach us about managing mental health challenges in today’s complex environment.






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Anthony Feinstein

Professor, University of Toronto
Anthony Feinstein is a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto Hisresearch relates to the study of journalists in conflict situations. He has published a series of seminal studies exploring the psychological effects of conflict on journalists covering the Balkans, the... Read More →
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Michelle Shephard

Journalist / Filmmaker, Independent
Michelle Shephard is an award-winning journalist, author, filmmaker and podcast host and producer who has covered issues of terrorism and civil rights since the 9/11 attacks. During her two decades at the Toronto Star, she reported from more than 20 countries, including Somalia, Yemen... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 13:00 - 13:50 CEST
English
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