Why do more an more people avoid the news? Why do people love to be right - including journalists? How exactly can we explain the hatred an agitation that all too often result from debates in the media? And, above all, how can responsible journalism counteract these tendencies? As is so often the case, simple answers are of no help. If you dive deeper, you'll quickly find yourself grappling with fundamental issues and psychological insights that can help journalism enormously.

Introduction: How insights from psychology can improve journalism, pages 6 to 7 Chapter 1: Biases world view: Understanding and avoiding cognitive filters and mental traps, pages 10 to 19 Chapter 2: The power of language: How words shape thoughts and emotions, pages 20 to 29 Chapter 3: Sense of community in times of polarisation: How journalism can counter the "us-versus-them", page 30 to 41 Chapter 4: The tricky "Why": Avoiding simplistic explanations and more nuanced reporting, pages 42 to 51 Chapter 5: Why images are so powerful – and what matters when choosing them, pages 52 to 65 Chapter 6: Appreciative Inquiry: How to ask questions that focus on growth, pages 66 to 77 Chapter 7: Heels over head? How order can change a whole story , pages 78 to 87 Chapter 8: From helpless to hopeful: How journalism can inspire audiences to feel more empowered, pages 88 to 101 Chapter 9: Unboxing people: How to de-construct clichés and counter prejudice in reporting, page 102 to 121 Chapter 10: Psychological effects of power: what journalists need to know, pages 122 to 137 Chapter 11: The Harvard Principles applied to journalism: From conflicting positions to constructive dialogues, pages 138 to 151 Chapter 12: Mental health, self-care and resilience in journalism, pages 152 to 177 The Bonn Institute: page 178 Imprint: 178