ABSTRACT
The chapter examined the psychological repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for journalists in Zimbabwe. The chapter delved into the lived experiences of Zimbabwean journalists amid the pandemic, simultaneously elucidating potential interventions to alleviate the adverse psychological effects of such crises. Empirical data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with five active journalists in Zimbabwe. The principal discovery of this investigation was the enduring imprint the COVID-19 pandemic had on the journalistic profession and the personal lives of media practitioners in Zimbabwe. The pandemic disrupted their everyday lives, altered social networks, and posed considerable economic challenges, culminating in heightened anxiety and associated psychological distress among journalists. The chapter inferred that the pandemic-induced stress substantially strained the interpersonal relationships of Zimbabwean journalists with their families and acquaintances.
