Journalism is a demanding profession that often involves high-stress environments, exposure to traumatic events, physical and online threats, and intense pressure to meet tight deadlines, all amid ongoing uncertainty for how journalism is funded and supported.

Despite this, many journalists fear stigma and rarely feel comfortable openly discussing their mental health struggles in the workplace. We believe journalism is an essential pillar of a just and participatory society and that mental health should be a priority in newsrooms and media organizations.

By signing this pledge:

• We commit to fostering a culture that prioritizes mental health within the journalism community for our individual and collective care. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and will actively encourage our colleagues and organizations to invest in their mental health.
• We pledge to support journalists in accessing mental health resources and recognize that the direct cost of mental health care is a necessary and legitimate expense. This includes advocating for training, training materials, therapy, coaching, peer support, risk and resilience plans, and other mental health services as standard practice and a business priority in our newsrooms.
• We believe that prioritizing mental health is essential to journalistic excellence and integrity. A mentally healthy journalism community not only supports the well-being of individual journalists but also enhances the quality and impact of the stories we tell.

Para ver este compromiso en español, haz clic aquí.