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* psychological support

* Pandemics made the project « Antyvyhorannia : operatyvna psykholohichna pidtrymka zhurnalistiv u kryzovykh umovah » ( Anti-burnout : Quick Psychological Support of Journalists in Crisis Conditions ) even more relevant .

It started during harsh quarantine limitations , which increased psychological pressure on journalists not only because of limited communication with people but also because of responsibility . Journalists were required to cover the situation in such a way as to show the true picture on one hand and on the other not to cause excessive anxiety and panic in the population . The project was coordinated by Maryna Lohachova .

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figures and results :

* Ukrainian psychologists have adopted the experience of European colleagues from Dart Center : Gavin Rees and Jana Javahishvili .

* 23 journalists received 77 individual consultations .

* RPDI published three manuals on the signs of emotional burnout , first aid , and recommendations on leisure .

* The project coordinator conducted two live broadcasts with a psychologist Natalya Stoyetska and with the same specialist together with journalist Olena Vasina about the importance of leisure .

* Two online group consultations happened with psychologists Natalya Stoyetska and Tetyana Konrad about stress , and also with a specialist Olha Lubyana about emotional burnout syndrome ( six participants in both events ).

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