Credit: Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash News Free workshops to protect mental health of journalists reporting on a world of insecurity Almost two years into the pandemic, it is clear many media professionals are still struggling with their own emotional wellbeing, sustained stress and uncertainty - they also face more barriers for support By Headlines Network • 4 min read
News Journalists are exhausted and we need a safe space to talk about it Headlines Network has created free workshops to provide training and support for those who care about the mental wellbeing of themselves and their colleagues By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Credit: Yoann Jezequel on Flickr News Acknowledging the impact of 9/11 on journalists' mental health Trauma anniversaries are real. It is time we take them seriously By Hannah Storm • 4 min read
Credit: The home of Fixers via Flickr News Four years on, BBC Local News Partnership is a success The UK pilot programme proved its value and has also inspired other countries to roll out their own local news initiatives By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
Credit: chenspec from Pixabay News Headlines Network creates free workshops for journalists to support their mental health A new initiative provides courses and resources for newsrooms to help them address stress and burnout By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Randalyn Hill on Unsplash News 13 self-care tips for overworked journalists The pandemic has been exhausting for media professionals. Journalist and mental health advocate Hannah Storm shares accessible advice on taking care of your mental wellbeing By Hannah Storm • 5 min read
Credit: Credit: Nathana Rebouças on Unsplash News How can journalists use Clubhouse to source and report stories The live-audio app is useful for finding new topics and contributors but it has its downsides By Abdirahim Saeed • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash News UK audiences are switching off from covid-19 news to protect their mental health People rush towards news when lockdown measures are announced but vanish when the coverage gets too depressing. New research looks at how to navigate this minefield By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Credit: Finn on Unsplash News Newsroom managers must do more to support staff's mental wellbeing Journalists are sharing stories of pandemic-related stress and anxiety on a newly created website to seek peer support and fight stigma By Rachael Panday • 3 min read
Credit: Hian Oliveira on Unsplash News Taking care of your mental wellbeing can help you become a better journalist You can change your approach to work to cope better in these difficult times By Hannah Storm • 4 min read
Credit: Olivia Crellin (above) News PressPad's new sister charity expected to attract £150k a year in donations The first donors of The PressPad Charitable Foundation were the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, following the bombshell interview that sparked a conversation about racism in the journalism industry By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Lucie Morel on Unsplash News The bittersweet impact of the pandemic on freelance journalism Many freelancers saw their commissions and revenue take a nosedive but some have thrived despite the challenges. We surveyed the industry to find out how they feel about their career choice after a challenging year By Katherine Cenaj • 4 min read
