Expert Advice on Covering Workplace Mental Health
May 29 2026
Uncovering the Root Causes of Worker Burnout Beyond Wellness Trends
Brigid Schulte of New America and SciLine's Tori Espensen advised journalists about effectively analyzing crucial aspects of workplace mental health in the context of larger systemic issues.
Managing AI: How Strong Leadership Eases Anxiety
May 28 2026
Managers Can Navigate the Challenges of Implementing Technology
Doug Reynolds of APTMetrics helped NPF fellows understand how managers can create beneficial AI policies by properly educating employees about the benefits and context.
How Businesses Can Center Humanity in Workplace Culture
May 27 2026
Beyond Benefits, I M Human Creates Safe Spaces For Employee Vulnerability
When employees feel safe to share their mental health needs, businesses can benefit. That's the message Ian Shea of I M Human shared with NPF fellows.
Beyond Burnout: Helping Employers Craft Effective Mental Health Support
May 26 2026
Why Traditional Corporate Wellness Programs Often Fail to Help Employees
Workplace wellness expert Christi Venable explained why employers must respond to evolving mental health needs—and how journalists should recognize and amplify those stories.
NAMI and Lyra Health Unpack the Latest Workplace Mental Health Data
May 21 2026
Workplace Mental Health Challenges Persist Despite Support Programs
Barb Solish from NAMI and Justine Mitsock from Lyra Health discussed the complexity of workplace mental health challenges and the need to increase conversations and training.
Dr. Lorna Breen’s Legacy Supports Mental Health Care for Frontline Workers
May 20 2026
How One Family Turned a Tragic Loss into Mental Health Care Reform
Melissa Armstrong of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation explored the mental health challenges for frontline health workers, and highlighted the legacy of her foundation's namesake.
Supporting Workplace Mental Health Across the Career Spectrum
May 19 2026
Mental Health Supports Must Embrace Both Early Career and Veteran Employees
Betsy Schwartz of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation’s Center for Workplace Mental Health helped NPF Fellows analyze the generational spectrum of workplace mental health issues.
The Cost of Bearing Witness: Mental Health, Trauma, and the Weight Journalists Carry
Jan. 09 2026
Journalism's Mental Health Epidemic
Lori Montenegro of Telemundo, Henrick Karoliszyn of the Freelance Frontier and author Danielle Belton call for empathic leadership and empowered self-care.
Capturing the Mental Health Toll of Rare Diseases
Dec. 01 2025
Journalists Can Provide Needed Context About Profound Psychosocial Challenges
Phillip Langat lost five relatives to motor neuron disease. Reporter Mercy Chelang'at says telling his story requires preparation and sensitivity.
Workplace Bullying vs. Harassment vs. Toxic Work Environment
June 03 2025
Understanding How to Report on Bad Things Happening at Work
Dennis Stolle of the American Psychological Association says 52 million Americans have experienced workplace bullies.
Do Immigration Reporters Need Trauma Training?
June 02 2025
Moving Beyond The Border, ICE Raids and Deportation to Reflect Immigrant Mental Health Issues
Researcher Ernesto Castañeda noted that trauma is a major focus of immigrant mental health right now – for good reason.
Mental Health Journalists: ‘Empathy Is My Superpower’
June 02 2025
The Human Element Comes Into Play in Business and Health Reporting
William Wan of the Washington Post and Caroline Colvin of HR Dive share varying approaches to producing most-read mental health stories.
Journalists: Is That Study Worth Your Time?
June 02 2025
Stop Reporting on Single Studies, Advises Tori Espensen of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
As RFK Jr. questions medical journals, Tori Espensen of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science explains how to read studies.
Why Employers Are Investing Heavily In Employee Mental Health
June 02 2025
There's a Solid Business Case for Supporting Employee Mental Health
Workplace well-being experts Clare Miller, Pamela Rich and Carrie Grogan unpacked the elements of a successful employee mental health support strategy.
How Job Uncertainty Affects Mental Health
May 29 2025
Accepting the New Reality of Uncertain Employment
Psychotherapist Jason Wang explained to NPF journalists how to cover the realities of unstable job markets in the U.S.
Workplace Mental Health Isn’t a Perk – It’s a Must
May 27 2025
“Mental health in the workplace is no longer a perk – it’s a strategic imperative," Kathy Pike, CEO of One Mind, told NPF journalists.
Frontline Workers Went from COVID Pandemic to Mental Health Pandemic
May 23 2025
The Return to Normal Never Happened for Many Frontline Workers, Therapist Nidhi Tewari Said
As a healthcare worker shortage looms, LCSW Nidhi Tewari urges journalists to amplify their mental health challenges.
A Trauma Glossary to Help You Take Care of Yourself
Feb. 14 2025
From Moral Injury to Vicarious Trauma, Journalists Need to Know How to Heal
Licensed psychologist Gretchen Schmelzer explained the different forms of trauma and what strategies can be used to tackle them.
Navigating Newsrooms with Telemundo’s Lori Montenegro
Dec. 16 2024
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Career Challenges
Lori Montenegro imparted advice to reporters for overcoming self-doubt and bad co-workers in the journalism industry.
Journalists Can Track Effectiveness, from EAPs to Mental Health Apps
June 03 2024
How to Cover Human Resource Efforts on Mental Health
"This app is not going to cure your severe mental illness," but the hope is it improves resilience for frontline workers, says Dimagi's Lauren Magoun.
Mental Health Benefits Help Bottom Line, Too
May 31 2024
Mental Wellness Programs Aren't Just Good for Employees
McKinsey Health Institute estimates that there's $3.7 trillion to $11.7 trillion of value if all companies invested in employee well-being, says Kana Enomoto.
Responsible Mental Health Reporting: Tips from Journalists
May 31 2024
Provide Real Solutions in Your Mental Health Journalism
Covering mental health is challenging. Journalists Judith Warner, Stephanie Foo and Rhitu Chatterjee share their tips for reporting with care.
Is Your Mental Health Journalism Intersectional?
May 29 2024
Covering workplace mental health requires consideration of race, socioeconomics and disabilities
Therapists Sabrina Taylor and Jason Wang join EEOC counsel Sarah DeCosse to talk about why workplace mental health is anything but cookie-cutter.
Workplace Mental Health Efforts That Actually Work
May 28 2024
The Framework for Having a Healthy Company is a Culture of Health, Expert Says
"Healthy workers contribute to business success," says Dr. Ron Goetzel of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Is PsyCap The Next Big Thing in Workplace Mental Health?
May 28 2024
Psychological Capital Can Help Organizations Rebound, APA Researcher Finds
Psychological capital measures hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism in the workplace, says Dr. Dennis Stolle of the American Psychological Association.
4 Ways to Foster ‘A Culture of Well-Being’
May 23 2024
Building Better Mental Health Practices in the Workplace
Psychologist Nabil El-Ghoroury breaks down mental health at the organizational, managerial and individual level.
Treatment-Resistant Depression is Treatable, But Access is Key
May 07 2024
From Esketamine To Psychedelics, It’s ‘An Exciting Time In The Field,’ Experts Say
Low-income communities and communities of color must be engaged when it comes to treatment for depression, says Dr. Lisa Harding.
Journalists: Handle Trauma With Help, Not Overwork
Feb. 29 2024
Don’t Let Your Newsroom Over Rely on Resilience
Newsroom leaders: Ask your people how you’ll know they need help. It’s better than waiting and assuming, psychologist Gretchen Schmelzer says.
‘January 6 Is Still Ongoing,’ Says Officer Harry Dunn
Oct. 09 2023
Capitol Attack Leaves Police Officers Suffering in Silence
“More needs to be done” to address mental illness and suicide among law enforcement, said Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and Serena Liebengood, widow of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood.
Healing Children by Healing Communities
June 08 2023
University Hospitals’ Program Fosters Strength in Fragile, Violence-Plagued Communities
Edward Barksdale knows how to mend a wounded heart. But the Surgeon-in-Chief at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital also vows to heal traumatized communities.
It Takes a Village to Raise Healthy Children
May 30 2023
Journalists Should Explore the Community’s Responsibility to Improve Health Outcomes
Good health for kids requires much more than annual check-ups. Dr. Roopa Thakur of the Cleveland Clinic unpacks the social determinants of life-long good health.
Navigating LGBTQ+ Legislation Coverage
May 19 2023
Who’s Really Affected by Gender Affirming Care Policies?
Statehouse debates are just one angle of the story. Include voices that might not testify in a legislative hearing, AP Capitol Correspondent Andrew DeMillo said.
Heeding the Messages from Gun Violence Data
Feb. 10 2023
Gun Violence Harms Physical, Mental and Community Health
Gun violence causes wide-ranging negative effects—especially for Black and brown communities. KFF’s Nirmita Panchal unpacks statistics for American youth.
Responding to Trauma in Immigrant Children
Feb. 09 2023
With Proper Support, Immigrant Children Can Learn to Move Beyond Trauma
Psychologist Monica Romo of the Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing explains how to identify trauma in--and create safety for—immigrant children.
Letting Extended Family Help Children Heal
Feb. 08 2023
Kinship Care Should Be Prioritized for Most Children
Children at risk for abuse and neglect benefit more from family support than foster care placement, says Monarch Family Services founder Dr. Valerie Jackson.
Navigating Grief and Trauma in Our Children
Feb. 01 2023
Children Can Build Resiliency Through Support and Resources
Pediatrician David Schonfeld of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement helps children and communities grasp the nuances of trauma and grief.
What Bosses Need to Know About Trauma
Feb. 01 2023
Does Your Newsroom Over Rely on ‘Resilience’?
Journalism needs emotionally intelligent leaders to help reporters deal with acute and repeated trauma.
Shimon Produpecz—What You Learn Covering Too Many Mass Shootings
Jan. 20 2023
How to Get Answers from Police and Minimize Harm to Victims
CNN’s Shimon Prokupecz has covered mass shootings from Pulse nightclub to Uvalde elementary school. These are the hard lessons he’s learned.
As Workplace Mental Health Worsens, Some Companies Step Up
Dec. 21 2022
Need a Mental Health Day?
Toxic bosses, burnout, turnover and unionization prompt new emphasis on workplace well-being.
COVID Changed Journalists’ Approach to Mental Health
Aug. 12 2022
Journalists reported feeling more threatened online than ever before – and it wasn’t the trolls.
Reporters encountering trauma need to exercise boundaries, says a mental health expert with Dart Centre Asia Pacific.