Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Jeremy Redmon gave a keynote address on how journalists can develop personal resilience at an Oct. 21 event organized by SPJ Georgia, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Press Club and the Association of Health Care Journalists.
The AJC, The Atlanta Press Club Inc, AHCJ and SPJ Georgia present Bending Without Breaking at the AJC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 
The AJC, The Atlanta Press Club Inc, AHCJ and SPJ Georgia present Bending Without Breaking at the AJC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 
The AJC, The Atlanta Press Club Inc, AHCJ and SPJ Georgia present Bending Without Breaking at the AJC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 
The AJC, The Atlanta Press Club Inc, AHCJ and SPJ Georgia present Bending Without Breaking at the AJC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 
The AJC, The Atlanta Press Club Inc, AHCJ and SPJ Georgia present Bending Without Breaking at the AJC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 
The AJC, The Atlanta Press Club Inc, AHCJ and SPJ Georgia present Bending Without Breaking at the AJC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 
The AJC, The Atlanta Press Club Inc, AHCJ and SPJ Georgia present Bending Without Breaking at the AJC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 
The AJC, The Atlanta Press Club Inc, AHCJ and SPJ Georgia present Bending Without Breaking at the AJC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 
Photos by Ben Gray for the AJC
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He spoke about strategies for maintaining good mental health and managing the challenges of the job. His presentation was followed by a peer-to-peer discussion about mental health and self-care for journalists.
Panelists for the discussion were Ellen Eldridge of GPB, AJC president and publisher Andrew Morse, Sophia Qureshi of 285 South and Julien Virgin of WABE. They shared strategies on how to manage stress and build resilience.
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