Let’s talk about digital distress

Let’s talk about digital distress

Looking out for the ‘digital frontline’ For journalists, the drumbeat of distressing news — war, the erosion of democracy, and a stream of stories about Jeffrey Epstein and child sex trafficking — can take its toll. We know those on the front lines are susceptible to mental health challenges like post-traumatic stress disorder, which deserve serious attention. But a journalism expert in the UK argues that the impact can also be difficult for tho…