The starting point of the conversation was the topic “Cognitive Challenges and Mental Resilience of Journalists in Wartime.”
Dmytro Tuzov, host at Radio NV and media expert at the Souspilnist Foundation, and Yevhen Shulhat, investigative journalist, shared their thoughts on burnout.
“Journalists who start doing investigations often experience burnout because they can’t always fully realize a topic. I’ve worked on several stories that didn’t get published. If you put in a lot of effort, constantly look into officials, and are always on the lookout for a story, you might find a big one. But please, don’t burn out—you need to keep trying, and your efforts will pay off in the future,” said Yevhen Shulhat.
Dmytro Tuzov had a different view on psychological states: “I don’t believe burnout exists. Just think about the people who are currently under shelling. How do they feel?”
The speakers agreed, however, that investigative journalism during the war is more crucial than ever. “You always need to go all the way, expose corruption, speak the truth, and report on corrupt officials without worrying that it might help the enemy because it helps the country,” emphasized Yevhen Shulhat.
