Episode #136. Crossing a Line in the Sand at Work. Learn about Moral Injury for Journalists, Military, First Responders and Health Care Professionals and the Path to Recovery with Dean Yates.
07/10/23 • 52 min
Step into the captivating world of Dean Yates, the former bureau chief in Iraq whose life took a dramatic turn when a U.S. Apache gunship tragically killed two Reuters journalists in Baghdad in 2007. The shocking footage of this incident, brought to light by Julian Assange, shook the world's conscience. However, this pivotal event was just the beginning of Dean's journey, one that led him to become a staunch advocate for mental health in the journalism industry.
Dean Yates shares his deeply personal story and unveils the concept of moral injury—an affliction that extends beyond post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and affects individuals from all walks of life. Through his own experiences, Dean reveals how moral injury can occur when one's sense of what is right and just is fundamentally violated. Drawing from his last role at Reuters, where he spearheaded the creation and implementation of a mental health strategy for the company's 2,500 journalists, Dean provides a rare insight into the extreme workplace trauma that can push even the most successful foreign journalists to the brink of despair.
As Dean guides us through his recovery process, he reveals the pivotal role that unconditional love played in his healing journey. Whether it was the unwavering support of his family, the compassionate connections forged in the Ward 17 psych unit in Melbourne where he spent 77 days and nights with veterans and first responders, or his own unwavering commitment to self-improvement, Dean demonstrates how love—unconditional and all-encompassing—can become the guiding light that leads us to freedom. Dean confronts moral injury head-on, fostering a deeper understanding of this complex condition and offering a glimmer of hope for those who may have found themselves in its grip.
Line in the Sand is an eye-opening exploration of the intersection between journalism, mental health, and moral injury. Dean Yates takes you on a transformative journey, leaving no stone unturned in his quest to raise awareness and provide solace for those who have experienced the profound challenges of moral injury in their own lives. Get ready to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will forever change the way you perceive the untold stories hidden within the shadows of journalism.
https://www.deanyates.com.au/
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Step into the captivating world of Dean Yates, the former bureau chief in Iraq whose life took a dramatic turn when a U.S. Apache gunship tragically killed two Reuters journalists in Baghdad in 2007. The shocking footage of this incident, brought to light by Julian Assange, shook the world's conscience. However, this pivotal event was just the beginning of Dean's journey, one that led him to become a staunch advocate for mental health in the journalism industry.
Dean Yates shares his deeply personal story and unveils the concept of moral injury—an affliction that extends beyond post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and affects individuals from all walks of life. Through his own experiences, Dean reveals how moral injury can occur when one's sense of what is right and just is fundamentally violated. Drawing from his last role at Reuters, where he spearheaded the creation and implementation of a mental health strategy for the company's 2,500 journalists, Dean provides a rare insight into the extreme workplace trauma that can push even the most successful foreign journalists to the brink of despair.
As Dean guides us through his recovery process, he reveals the pivotal role that unconditional love played in his healing journey. Whether it was the unwavering support of his family, the compassionate connections forged in the Ward 17 psych unit in Melbourne where he spent 77 days and nights with veterans and first responders, or his own unwavering commitment to self-improvement, Dean demonstrates how love—unconditional and all-encompassing—can become the guiding light that leads us to freedom. Dean confronts moral injury head-on, fostering a deeper understanding of this complex condition and offering a glimmer of hope for those who may have found themselves in its grip.
Line in the Sand is an eye-opening exploration of the intersection between journalism, mental health, and moral injury. Dean Yates takes you on a transformative journey, leaving no stone unturned in his quest to raise awareness and provide solace for those who have experienced the profound challenges of moral injury in their own lives. Get ready to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will forever change the way you perceive the untold stories hidden within the shadows of journalism.
https://www.deanyates.com.au/
Subscribe and support the podcast at
https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/new
Learn more at www.profselenabartlett.com
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