Title	PTSD 101 for Journalists
Author	Frank Ochberg, MD
Synopsis	Introduce journalism students and working journalists to the definition of PTSD, its impact and significance.
Description	The purpose is to introduce journalism students and working journalists to the definition of PTSD, its impact and significance - how to anticipate it, recognize it, and report it, earning the respect of your readers and your interviewees. Frank Ochberg does this as a victim advocate and a journalism advocate, to advance the agenda of both groups. The recognition of PTSD and related conditions enhances not only a reporter's professionalism, but also the degree of humanitarianism brought to every victim interview. Journalists and therapists face similar challenges when they realize their subjects are at risk of further injury. Techniques may differ, but objectives are the same: to inform about sources of help. A therapist is not a lawyer or a security consultant, but a battered woman and an abused child need to know that shelters, restraining orders and a network of advocates are available. Therapy includes such referrals.
Links (if any)	Gift From Within    (Click here if this link doesn't work) PTSD 101 for Journalists    (Click here if this link doesn't work)