Trauma in the field: a reporter's view

2013-10-01This thesis, in the form of a radio documentary, examines the psychological trauma experienced by war correspondents. The objective of the piece is to see if reporters are still at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how treatment methods have changed over time. The method for completing the research was carried out by interviewing historians, former and active journalists, and clinical therapists. The results indicate that in light of the advancements in reporting technology, war correspondents are still at risk for experiencing PTSD