Physical symptoms to include

rabbi2222@gmail

Feels lump in the throatPersistent headacheHeart palpitationTrauma symptoms to include:AnxietyFlashbackHypervigilanceShe explained further that these symptoms are likely to occur mostly when the individual is on isolation.“The sad part of the whole thing is that most journalists ignore these signs and continue their job even at the detriment of their mental health,” Mr Ibekwe said explaining why most journalists ignore signs of poor mental health.

He stated that the ‘Superhero indoctrination’ is one major part of the reason journalists don’t open up about their mental health.He said journalists Buy Bulk SMS Service are trained to serve public interest first before themselves. In other words, he said they are trained with the ‘save the world’ mentality.Giving credit to the hard work they do (working round the clock), he said the poor welfare of journalists in Nigeria is of concern.‘Nigerian journalists are among the worst paid workers in the world and this is also one major cause of frustration for journalists,” he addedTreatmentOn treatments one can give him or herself before seeking professional help.




Ms Oyelohunnu said:‘‘Anyone irrespective of age, gender, race or whatever is exposed and can have a mental health problem. Secondly, we need to recognise that our jobs put us at risk so, therefore, we need to take care of ourselves…’’Furthermore, she gave the acronym ‘ALGEE’ whereas A- approach the problem, L- listen in a non-judgemental way, G- give support, E- encouragement to speak to an expert (avoid self-diagnosis) and E- encourage other forms of support.