The Cost of Bearing Witness: Mental Health, Trauma, and the Weight Journalists Carry
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
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
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?
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’
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?
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Protect Your Digital, Emotional Health
Learn to Stave Off Online Predators
Mindfulness and proactive strategies to help journalists cope with on-the-job trauma and digital threats.
Better Reporting on Mental Illness
Be a Listener, a Witness, and a Voice for the Unheard.
Police shooting stories usually feature a hero and a villain. An Insider series made the behavioral healthcare system the villain.
Working Through Trauma – Literally
Reporters and Editors Must Acknowledge Vulnerability to Trauma and Stress
Journalists on the frontlines of traumatic events must strive to mitigate stress, said reporters and an editor from USA Today and NBC News.
Managing Journalists’ Mental Health
How Top Editor Juggles Staff Safety, Trauma and Mental Health
Dallas Morning News Executive Editor Katrice Hardy says empathy and proactive support can reduce the mental health burden for journalists.
Mental Health for Journalists
Dealing with Trauma, Avoiding Burnout and Finding Coping Skills
Psychology professor James Pennebaker explains how journalists can protect themselves - and each other.
Does Poverty Affect Human Epigenetics?
Or Vice Versa?
While TikTok videos about epigenetics and trauma rack up millions of likes, the science continues to evolve.
Writing About Opioids
Authors Share Insights on America’s Opioids Crisis and How to Cover It
Opioids changed the geography and politics of America’s addition problem. Here’s how three writers made readers care about the story.
