Let’s delve into the critical yet often overlooked aspect of dealing with disinformation: the mental health of those who verify and analyze digital content. With a decade of experience in disinformation detection, Jochen Spangenberg from Deutsche Welle (DW) shares insights on the risks of secondary trauma faced by digital investigators, like journalists and human rights workers.
This video offers practical advice for both management and frontline workers on creating a supportive work environment, recognizing, and mitigating symptoms of vicarious trauma, and employing techniques to protect mental well-being.
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00:00 Intro
01:28 Secondary trauma for digital investigators
02:53 Advice for management
03:55 Destigmatize the problem
04:25 Provide professional support
04:47 Establish clear guidelines
05:18 Advice for digital investigators
08:59 Mental health matters
09:35 DW Research
This video is part of Tackling Disinformation: A Learning Guide produced by DW Akademie.
The Learning Guide includes explainers, videos and articles aimed at helping those already working in the field or directly impacted by the issues, such as media professionals, civil society actors, DW Akademie partners and experts.
It offers insights for evaluating media development activities and rethinking approaches to disinformation, alongside practical solutions and expert advice, with a focus on the Global South and Eastern Europe.
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