AX Mina is part-time Program Director at The Self-Investigation. She is also a strategic consultant and leadership coach who’s supported news leaders and managers through programs with LION Publishers, The OpEd Project and the American Press Institute. She was a founding board member of the News Product Alliance and is a Senior Civic Media Fellow at the USC Annenberg School for Journalism and Communications. She is a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher and lifelong mindfulness practitioner.
Summer School of Investigative Reporting 2024 Sessions
How to Avoid Digital Overwhelm: Mental Health Workshop
This course will teach you how to manage the digital distractions that drain your focus and impact your wellbeing, offering practical tips for reducing stress, recognising the effects of multitasking, and protecting your sleep for better rest.
Stress Management to Become a Better Journalist: Mental Health Workshop
In this course, you’ll learn to identify stress signals and risk factors for burnout, manage your stress levels while maintaining your inner balance, and practice taking mindful pauses during a busy workday to support your mental health.
Optional Relaxing Session: Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
This optional relaxing session will offer participants a soothing blend of gentle yoga and mindfulness practices designed to foster relaxation and mental clarity.