Mental health

What I learned from writing a book about mental health for journalists

It publishes at a time when the levels of stress and pressure faced by many of our colleagues need to be taken far more seriously than they have been

May 24, 2024

A helping hand for journalists digging into death data

An upcoming Poynter/CDC webinar will empower reporters to dive into death and morbidity databases for nuanced storytelling

August 23, 2023

Hearst learned its journalists were struggling. It enlisted a therapist to help.

Stressed, burnt out and sick of therapists who didn't understand them, San Francisco Chronicle journalists asked for help — and got it.

February 16, 2023

Essential self-care for journalists covering the death of Tyre Nichols

We conducted more than 30 workshops last year about managing journalism stress and trauma. Here is some advice for what is ahead.

January 27, 2023

A Los Angeles Times project uses puppets to tackle mental health concepts

'We really wanted this to be content that first and foremost would serve kids, but then maybe as adults, you would find yourself watching it, too.'

December 6, 2022

Amaris Castillo

Opinion | The day an emotional breakdown before a live shot saved my life

‘We’re humans first, journalists second’: How to recognize the trauma we carry and ways to cope

October 26, 2022

Opinion | The news industry has made progress in prioritizing mental health. It’s not enough.

This World Mental Health Day, and beyond, we need to make health and well-being for all in journalism an industry priority.

October 10, 2022

Opinion | Remember, journalists, to take care of yourselves

We’ve spoken to journalists who are hurting as they cover ceaseless mass shootings. We can’t stop the grief, but we can offer ways to work through it.

May 25, 2022

Student newsrooms recovering from COVID-19: Embrace flexibility, but plan for mental health setbacks

The Daily Evergreen learned that adapting to post-pandemic life meant embracing digital flexibility and preparing with contingency plans.

March 16, 2022

Taylor Blatchford

For local journalists, there’s nowhere to hide from trauma

In community journalism, trauma comes with the territory but mental health resources often do not

September 13, 2021

Opinion | There can be no free press unless journalists are able to do their jobs safely

It’s no longer enough for us to think about safety through the prism of physical security. We need to consider our colleagues’ mental well-being, too.

May 18, 2021

My mental health journey: How PTSD gave me the strength to share my story

Covering traumatic stories and facing distressing circumstances take a toll on journalists. Newsrooms must address it, but taboos are in the way.

July 24, 2020

As threats worsen, here’s how to stay safe and sane while covering the presidential race

For Melanie Mason, the whiplash of covering the 2016 presidential campaign came at a recent…

October 19, 2016