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Apr 7, 2020 • 11 tweets • 35 min read
1. The novel coronavirus pandemic is making great demands of journalists, forcing us to work extra long hours, go out in the field to report not always with adequate consideration given to safety, and put our families at extra risk. #MentalhealthduringCovid19#lka#Covid_192. As we keep going with no known end in sight, so do our levels of stress and anxiety. The following are important tips for journalists to recognise and take a proactive approach to their mental health.
1. Ethical journalism lies at the core of good journalism. Particularly at a time of unprecedented crisis, it is the responsibility of all journalists to adhere to the core principles of truth and accuracy, fairness and impartiality, humanity, accountability and independence.
2. Here are some tips on combatting discriminatory rhetoric, misinformation and disinformation whilst covering the novel coronavirus pandemic. #CoronaRacism #StopRacism #RacismIsStupid