by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2019
After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, BMSG’s senior communication manager explores the psychological impact of the way we communicate about the disease, what that means for journalists reporting on the issue, and why people living with cancer should be steering the conversation.
Tags: breast cancer, language, metaphors, news
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Tuesday, April 09, 2019
A new study from Berkeley Media Studies Group found that coverage of the child welfare system omits important context and connections to other issues. Here are four steps practitioners can take to improve the news.
Tags: child welfare, domestic violence, media, media advocacy, news
by: Alisha Somji
posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Although adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are still underrepresented in the news compared to other health issues, coverage has spiked recently. Why does this matter and what does it mean for advocates? Preliminary research from BMSG offers insights.
Tags: ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, childhood trauma, media, news, public health
by: Lori Dorfman and Rachel Davis
posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Education can help transform our communities into safe and thriving places, yet new BMSG research shows that news outlets often fail to make the connection between schools and violence explicit. Here’s why reporters need to connect the two.
Tags: community safety, community violence, education, news
