Section: Module 3: Reporting Specific Health Topics | Evidence-based Journalism for Health | NextGenU.org

  • Instructional Goals covered in this module:

    • Understand how to evaluate health-related information and terminologies from scientific journals, academic conferences, private industries, and governmental sources.
    • Integrate specific recommendations to report about health topics such as mental health and psychosocial support, climate change and health, violence, and outbreaks on communication products.
    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Informative Guide 3.1: Reporting Specific Health Topics (Required) URL
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      This document provides an overview of the contents to be covered in Module 3 and includes some key concepts that will help you assimilate the remaining readings with more ease.

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      Informative Guide 3.2: Reporting Specific Health Topics (Required) URL
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      This document provides an overview of the contents to be covered in Module 3 and includes some key concepts that will help you assimilate the remaining readings with more ease.

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      Informative Guide 3.3: Reporting Specific Health Topics (Required) URL
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      This document provides an overview of the contents to be covered in Module 3 and includes some key concepts that will help you assimilate the remaining readings with more ease.

    • Module 3: Lesson 1: How to cover Mental health and psychosocial support

      Learning Objectives:

      • Understand basic mental health terminology including Mental Health and Mental Disorders.
      • Understand the implications of discussing mental health and psychosocial support in the media
      • Remember recommendations to cover mental health and psychosocial support.
      • Apply solutions journalism to elaborate messages about psychosocial support and common mental issues (anxiety, stress, depression).
      • Understand the role of journalism in the prevention of suicide and the responsible communication of suicide cases.
      • Understand the physical and psychological consequences and stigma of substance use disorders: "Addiction" as a barrier to accessing treatment and to recovery.
      • Describe practices to write about substance use disorders and recommend warning signs without promoting stigma

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 18 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 1: How to cover Mental health and psychosocial support (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      M3/L1: How to cover Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (Part 1) URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      M3/L1: How to Cover Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (Part 2) URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package

      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.

    • Module 3: Lesson 2: How to cover Violence Prevention

      Learning objectives:

      • Understand the concept of violence and different types of violence against women.
      • Understand strategies to communicate about violence with a solutions journalism approach.
      • Apply discretion when communicating information about violence.
      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 46 minutes.
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 2: How to cover Violence Prevention (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package

      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.

    • Module 3: Lesson 3: How to cover Climate change and health

      Learning Objectives:

      • Understand the relationship between climate change and human health.
      • Identify key messages and recommendations to cover climate change and health.
      • Apply solutions journalism to effectively inform the public about the effects of climate change on societal health.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 54 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 3: How to cover Climate change and health (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      M3/L3: How to cover Climate Change and Health-Calum Macpherson URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      M3/L3: How to cover Climate Change and Health -M. Akpinar (Part 1) URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      M3/L3: How to cover Climate Change and Health -M. Akpinar (Part 2) URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      M3/L3: How to cover Climate Change and Health -Mona Sarfaty (Part 1) URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      M3/L3: How to cover Climate Change and Health -Mona Sarfaty (Part 2) URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

    • scorm icon
      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package

      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.

    • Module 3: Lesson 4: How to cover outbreaks of diseases in a responsible and evidence-based manner

      Learning objectives:

      • Understand basic epidemiological terminology relevant to disease outbreaks.
      • Understand the importance of inclusiveness when reporting about disease outbreaks.
      • Apply solutions journalism to cover disease outbreaks.
      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 10 minutes.
       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 4: How to cover outbreaks of diseases in a responsible and evidence-based manner (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package

      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.

    • Module 3: Lesson 5: How to cover vaccine misinformation

      Learning Objectives:

      • Understand basic vaccine-related terminology.
      • Understand how different types of media impact vaccine misinformation.
      • Identify existing recommendations and resources to provide information about vaccines.
      • Apply solutions journalism to cover vaccine misinformation.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 9 hours and 16 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 5: How to cover vaccine misinformation (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      Activity Simulation (Required) SCORM package
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      You must pass the quizzes for the activity to be marked as complete and you will have unlimited attempts to complete the activity.


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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package

      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.

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