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Journalism and Digital Labor : Experiences of Online News Production
This book investigates journalists’ work practices, professional ideologies, and the power relations that impact their work, arguing that reporters’ lives and livelihoods are shaped by digital technologies and new modes of capital accumulation. Tai Neilson weaves together ethnographic approaches and critical theories of digital labor.Journalists’ experiences are at the heart of the book, which is based on interviews with news workers from Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States.The book also adopts a critical approach to the political economy of news across global and local contexts, digital start-ups, legacy media, nonprofits, and public service organizations.Each chapter features key debates illustrated by journalists’ personal narratives. This book will be of great interest to researchers and students of journalism, media and communication, cultural studies, and the sociology of work.
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Challenging the News : The Journalism of Alternative and Community Media
Community media journalists are, in essence, 'filling in the gaps' left by mainstream news outlets.Forde's extensive 10 year study now develops an understanding of the journalistic practices at work in independent and community news organisations.Alternative media has never been so widely written about until now.
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Mobile-First Journalism : Producing News for Social and Interactive Media
Media publishers produce news for a full range of smart devices – including smartphones, tablets and watches.Combining theory and practice, Mobile-First Journalism examines how audiences view, share and engage with journalism on internet-connected devices and through social media platforms. The book examines the interlinked relationship between mobile technology, social media and apps, covering the entire news production process – from generating ideas for visual multimedia news content, to skills in verification and newsgathering, and outputting interactive content on websites, apps and social media platforms.These skills are underpinned with a consideration of ethical and legal concerns involving fake news, online trolling and the economics of mobile journalism.Topics include: understanding how mobile devices, social media platforms and apps are interlinked; making journalistic content more engaging and interactive; advice on how successful news publishers have developed mobile and social media strategies; adopting an approach that is entrepreneurial and user-centered; expert interviews with journalists, academics and software developers; learning key skills to launch and develop news websites, apps and social media outputs.Mobile-First Journalism is essential reading for journalism students and media professionals and of interest to those studying on courses in social and new media.
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Mental Health Awareness Video-Based CPD Certified Online Course
Mental Health Awareness Video Based Online Course CPD ApprovedPeople often equate the words mental health with mental illness and there are many definitions of what mental health actually is. Mental health issues can happen to anyone despite social background, intelligence, gender or other factors. This course explains the difference between mental health and mental illness. It covers the symptoms of a number of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look out for or what to expect if you are working with someone with one of these conditions. As well as providing some practical advice on how you can work effectively with those affected by these conditions.COURSE OUTLINEModule 1: What is mental illness and prevalence ratesModule 2: Symptoms of Bi-Polar, depression, psychotic disorders and schizophreniaModule 3: Symptoms of anxiety, personality disorder, self harming Duration: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions) Recommended System Requirements Browser: Up to date web browser Video: Up to date video drivers Memory: 1Gb+ RAM Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+) What is the structure of the course?The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You're free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. Where / when can I study the course?You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that's convenient. Is there a test at the end of the course?Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple-choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at the time and location of your choosing. What if I don't pass the test?If you don’t pass the test the first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a CPD Certified Certificate of Completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment. When will I receive my certificate?Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. Need to train your Team? Contact Us for Discounts on Multiple Subscription Purchases
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How does social media affect our mental health?
Social media can have both positive and negative effects on our mental health. On one hand, it can provide a sense of connection and support, but on the other hand, it can also lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression. The constant comparison to others, cyberbullying, and the pressure to present a perfect image online can contribute to negative mental health outcomes. It is important to be mindful of our social media use and prioritize self-care to maintain a healthy balance.
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How does social media influence our mental health?
Social media can influence our mental health in various ways. It can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem as people compare their lives to the curated and often unrealistic portrayals of others. The constant exposure to negative news and cyberbullying on social media can also lead to increased anxiety and depression. Additionally, the addictive nature of social media can impact sleep patterns and overall well-being. It's important to be mindful of our social media usage and take breaks when needed to prioritize our mental health.
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Is the warning from the Ministry of Health about fake news a lie?
No, the warning from the Ministry of Health about fake news is not a lie. The spread of fake news can have serious consequences, especially in the context of public health. It can lead to misinformation, panic, and even harmful behavior. Therefore, it is important for health authorities to issue warnings and provide accurate information to the public in order to combat the spread of fake news and protect public health.
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Why does the health insurance company suspend health insurance?
Health insurance companies may suspend health insurance for a variety of reasons, including non-payment of premiums, fraudulent claims, or failure to provide required documentation. Non-payment of premiums is a common reason for suspension, as it indicates that the policyholder is not fulfilling their financial obligation to maintain coverage. Additionally, if a policyholder is found to have submitted fraudulent claims or has failed to provide necessary documentation, the insurance company may suspend their coverage until the issue is resolved.
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Making Health Public : How News Coverage Is Remaking Media, Medicine, and Contemporary Life
This book examines the relationship between media and medicine.Drawing on insights from anthropology, linguistics, and media studies, it considers the fundamental role of news coverage in constructing wider cultural understandings of health and disease.The authors advance the notion of ‘biomediatization’ and demonstrate how health knowledge is co-produced through connections between dispersed sites of knowledge making and through multiple forms of expertise.The chapters offer an innovative combination of media content analysis and ethnographic data on the production and circulation of health news, drawing on work with journalists, clinicians, health officials, medical researchers, marketers, and audiences.New to this edition are new case studies, in particular about the COVID-19 pandemic.The first case study looks at pharmaceutical and biotech news, and how journalists portray the flow of information across the boundaries between science and business.The next two case studies examine pandemic news, beginning with the 2009 H1N1 “swine flu” pandemic and continuing to the COVID-19 pandemic.The final case study examines the treatment of race and racism in health news, looking at the ways it interacts with cultural constructions of health citizenship, and the forces that have produced a shift from deracialization of health news to a much stronger focus on race and racism in contemporary health news.This book is ideal for undergraduate students and scholars across the social sciences, health sciences, cultural studies, and journalism.
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Mental Health First Aid Video-Based CPD Certified Online Course
Mental Health First Aid Video Based Online Course CPD and Gatehouse Awards ApprovedCOURSE DESCRIPTIONAround 25 per cent of the UK population will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives. Most are mild, tend to be short-term and are usually treated successfully with therapy and medication.But it is still a significant problem. Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to notice and support individuals who may be experiencing mental health issues or exhibiting the signs of substance use in a work environment. They are also taught how to connect those people with appropriate help from fellow employees, community resources or healthcare professionals.The course introduces the subject and outlines the benefits of Mental Health first aid and workplace wellness schemes. It then goes on to cover the effects of stress on individuals and teams and discusses how stress and mental health are linked.It then covers the roles of employers, managers and employees in ensuring that a Mental Health First Aid programme is successful. It concludes with a series of practical examples of how to apply mental health first aid to real situations, how to support employees who are experiencing mental health issues and where to point them for further help and advice.LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this course, you will be able to: Define and understand the importance of Mental Health First Aid. Develop a greater understanding of mental health issues and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid. Understand the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in achieving better mental health in the workplace. Identify the issues of stress in the workplace. Develop and understand a wellness strategy within the workplace. TARGET AUDIENCE This course is aimed at people in the workplace that would like to become a Mental Health First Aider in their workplace or for Supervisors or Managers that are interested in starting a Mental Health First Aid programme in their workplace.ADVANTAGES Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life. This course is endorsed by Gatehouse Awards.COURSE OUTLINEModule 1: IntroductionModule 2: StressModule 3: Employers' RoleModule 4: The Role of ManagementModule 5: Employees Role - Part 1Module 6: Employees Role - Part 2Module 7: Employees Role - Part 3 DURATION: 90 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions) DEMO VIDEO Recommended System Requirements Browser: Up to date web browser Video: Up to date video drivers Memory: 1Gb+ RAM Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+) What is the structure of the course?The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You're free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. Where / when can I study the course?You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that's convenient. Is there a test at the end of the course?Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple-choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at the time and location of your choosing. What if I don't pass the test?If you don’t pass the test the first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a CPD Certified Certificate of Completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment. When will I receive my certificate?Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. Need to train your Team? Contact Us for Discounts on Multiple Subscription Purchases
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Resisting the News : Engaged Audiences, Alternative Media, and Popular Critique of Journalism
Resisting the News brings together unique insights from activists and alternative-media users to offer a distinctive perspective on the problems of journalism today—and how to fix them. Using critical-cultural theory and, in particular, the conceptual frameworks of ritual communication and interpretive communities, this book examines how audiences filter their interpretations of mainstream news through the prisms of their identities and experiences with alternative media and political protest.Jennifer Rauch gives voice to alternative-media audiences and illuminates the cultural resources, values, assumptions, critical skills, and discursive strategies through which they make sense of their news environments.Drawing on a 15-year research project, Rauch employs a variety of qualitative, quantitative, and quasi-ethnographic methods, including focus groups, media-use diaries, close-ended surveys, and open-ended questions, to paint a layered portrait of liberal and conservative critiques of journalism. Shedding new light on popular theories about "how news works" and about "mass" audiences, this book will be useful to students, scholars, and teachers of political communication, journalism studies, media studies, and critical-cultural studies.
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Supervising Mental Health at Work Video-Based CPD Certified Online Course
Supervising Mental Health at Work Video Based Online Course CPD ApprovedCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course will look at supervising stress and mental health at work and show you how to create a good mental health culture in your workplace.The course starts by examining the negative effects of poor mental health on individuals and also considers the many benefits of mental health interventions by employers.You'll learn the six main areas that can lead to work-related stress and discover how to recognise when individuals and teams are under stress. Companies are legally bound to assess health risks from stress at work, and we'll show how to assess those risks, along with how to recruit, and train Mental Health First Aiders.You'll learn how to create a good mental health culture within your workplace and how to conduct a Mental Health Audit and produce a Mental Health Policy and Action Plan. Finally, you'll learn a number of proven ways to promote a good mental health culture within your workplace.LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, you will be able to: Define the term Mental Health and understand the impact of poor Mental Health in the workplace. Understand workplace factors relating to Mental Health issues. Learn how to create Risk Assessments and how to implement them successfully. Introduce the role of a Mental Health Aider and how they can help to implement successful mental health policies and work culture. TARGET AUDIENCE This course is aimed at supervisors and line managers who are interested in getting a basic awareness of mental health at work and want to use this knowledge to create a positive mental health culture in their workplace.ADVANTAGES Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life. COURSE OUTLINEModule 1: IntroductionModule 2: Implementation DURATION: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions) DEMO VIDEO Recommended System Requirements Browser: Up to date web browser Video: Up to date video drivers Memory: 1Gb+ RAM Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+) What is the structure of the course?The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You're free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. Where / when can I study the course?You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that's convenient. Is there a test at the end of the course?Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple-choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at the time and location of your choosing. What if I don't pass the test?If you don’t pass the test the first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a CPD Certified Certificate of Completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment. When will I receive my certificate?Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. Need to train your Team? Contact Us for Discounts on Multiple Subscription Purchases
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Is beauty health?
Beauty and health are closely related but not the same. While beauty can be a reflection of good health, it is not always a direct indicator. True beauty comes from within and encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Prioritizing health through proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care can enhance one's natural beauty and overall well-being.
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'Health or work?'
Both health and work are important aspects of life, and finding a balance between the two is crucial. While work is necessary for financial stability and personal fulfillment, it should not come at the expense of one's health. Prioritizing health allows individuals to perform better at work, have more energy, and enjoy a better quality of life. It's important to find a balance that allows for both a successful career and a healthy lifestyle.
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How can I improve my health with the help of social media?
You can improve your health with the help of social media by following health and wellness influencers who provide valuable tips and advice on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. You can also join online communities and support groups related to your health goals, where you can find motivation, accountability, and encouragement from like-minded individuals. Additionally, you can use social media to stay informed about the latest health trends, research, and developments in the medical field. Finally, you can use social media to track your progress, set goals, and share your own health journey, which can help you stay committed and inspired.
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What is better, private health insurance or statutory health insurance?
The answer to whether private health insurance or statutory health insurance is better depends on individual preferences and needs. Private health insurance typically offers more comprehensive coverage, shorter waiting times for appointments and procedures, and access to a wider range of healthcare providers. However, it can be more expensive and may not be affordable for everyone. Statutory health insurance, on the other hand, is mandatory for all residents in many countries and provides basic healthcare coverage at a lower cost. It ensures that everyone has access to essential healthcare services, regardless of their income or health status. Ultimately, the choice between private health insurance and statutory health insurance will depend on factors such as individual healthcare needs, budget, and preferences for healthcare providers and services.
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