“There’s a huge stigma in speaking up” “They talk a lot about mental health support in my company but it often feels more for show” Read real journalists’ opinions on mental health in newsrooms in our survey results: takeanewsbreak.com/survey-results

As well as pointing out improvements that need to be made in the way newsrooms deal with mental health, we want to highlight times when they get it right. ITV Wales News showing the way here - and very best wishes to Paul.

I know I'm coming late to this JournalismUK piece on newsbreak (had it saved on my to-read list for a LONG time) but this is really sad... and not ok (and true that a solution probably would have been found if it was physical health): journalism.co.uk/news/newsroom-…

Burnout in newsrooms is very real - and can take its toll in different ways. Well done to David for speaking publicly about it, with some top advice at the end there, and very best wishes to him

Really important initiative from HANNAH STORM and John Crowley who are launching free mental health workshops for journalists - with details to come in August

We contributed to this new Report Local article on how journalists can avoid burnout bit.ly/3j12L3Z

Discussions about mental health in the newsroom aren't just taking place in the UK, but across the world. We were delighted to contribute to this piece by the Spanish journalist and mental health advocate Maria Miret 🇬🇧🇪🇸 cuadernosdeperiodistas.com/la-salud-menta…

A reminder this #WorldMentalHealthDay that we have lots of resources for journalists dealing with their own mental health issues in newsrooms. Visit us at takeanewsbreak.com

BBC radio producer Charlie - who’s spoken bravely and candidly about her own mental health - is doing 24 half-marathons in 24 days to raise money for Mind. She’s already collected an amazing £11,000 - if you want to donate, click here: justgiving.com/fundraising/ch…

In light of events in Ukraine, here’s an article we wrote last year looking at how journalists can try to switch off from an overwhelming news agenda when they’re not at work takeanewsbreak.com/the-switch-off…

#MentalHealthMatters Useful article if you get overwhelmed with the news agenda 👇👇

NEW BLOG: BBC News (UK) Kyiv correspondent James Waterhouse discusses the learning curve he faced covering the war in Ukraine and how he manages his stress levels on the frontline takeanewsbreak.com/reporting-from…

ICYMI: BBC News (UK) Kyiv correspondent James Waterhouse discusses the learning curve he faced covering the war in Ukraine and how he manages his stress levels on the frontline takeanewsbreak.com/reporting-from…

Journalists: a reminder this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek that we have blogs covering everything from anxiety to managing grief, guides on dealing with the stress of working in news and links to support at takeanewsbreak.com

Thanks for having me on your brilliant RMIT University Leadership Forum Common Purpose - all about how we consume the news and the impact on our mental health 📺 📻 📱 📰 🌎 🧠 Amazing questions from delegates newsbreak do great work to open up chat about journalist mental health

Very best wishes to The Times media correspondent Jake Kanter, who speaks candidly here about stepping down from his role to support his wife who has severe OCD

This #WorldMentalHealthDay a reminder that now, more than ever, journalists need look after their mental wellbeing. We have blogs covering everything from anxiety to stress and managing grief - as well as links to support - at takeanewsbreak.com #WMHD

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek a reminder that for journalists dealing with mental health issues, we have blogs covering everything from anxiety to stress and managing grief - as well as links to support. Visit us at takeanewsbreak.com #mentalhealthawarenessweek2023

🇺🇸 journalists: Innovation Team @ RJI wants people to take part in a survey on newsroom burnout, be that at local, metro or national level. You've got until the end of the week to get involved and you can find the details here: rjionline.org/news/survey-se…

Journalists: we have a range of info this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek for dealing with mental health issues in newsrooms including first-hand accounts from journos across the UK and links to support. Visit us at takeanewsbreak.com