Mental Health for Journalists
Reporters, photojournalists, editors, war correspondents. Real stats, specific resources, and guidance written for the particular culture of this profession — not generic advice.
Why mental health looks different here
Trauma exposure + industry collapse + public hostility. For beat reporters: secondary trauma from covering violence. Plus: precarious employment in a field that requires emotional labor.
Profession-specific resources
Built for your job. Not generic EAP. These know the culture.
Most common issues in journalists
Based on prevalence data for this profession. Each links to a specific resource on Typical Male.
Licensure / fitness-for-duty — what's real and what's myth
No licensure issues. Main barrier: newsroom culture still treats mental health as a vulnerability. Dart Center has pioneered confidential approaches used at major outlets.
The PHQ-9 + GAD-7 screeners your doctor uses. Private. Printable for your appointment. Tracks over time.
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