The webinar had Motunrayo Oyelohunnu

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MD Olive Prime Psychological Services; Ayo Ajeigbe, Lead Clinical Psychologist, Olive Prime Psychological Services; Nicholas Ibekwe, Head of Investigations Premium Times and Sharon Ijasan, Broadcast Journalist TVC as panellists.The word ‘mental’ coined from the word ‘mind’ was described by Ms Oyelohunnu as a subject a lot of individuals including “journalists shy away from meanwhile it connotes the pattern of thought, cognition, behaviour and mood that affect human activities and productivity.

Recognising that journalism is an essential need during this pandemic period, journalists have been effectively doing their job at the expense of Buy Bulk SMS Service their mental health which is not healthy and can as well affect productivity,” Mr Ibekwe said. describing this as “suffering and smiling.”Due to the kind of complex beats some journalists cover especially in the area of conflict, Mr Ajeigbe explained the disorders likely to happen.“They include death anxiety (results from seeing and taking pictures of dead bodies), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex PTSD and Societal anxiety.




SIGNS JOURNALISTS SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR BEFORE SEEKING HELPMs Oyelohunnu spoke on some signs journalists should watch out for as they do their job. She split the signs into four broad categories.Early warning signs:Insomnia (poor sleep)Problems with appetiteWeight lossLow moodLoss of interest in previously pleasurable activities.Anxiety symptoms to include:Excessive worryingFeeling tensed or nervousAnticipation for impending doom.