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Week of Oct. 13 - 19: Tips to cover mental health topics and promote your own well-being
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| THIS WEEK'S TL;DR:
Nearly all journalists — 96% — say they have trouble switching off after work. They ask for mental health support in their workplace, but few actually get it.
Take a break from the news cycle to focus on a forgotten priority — your own well-being.
Poynter’s Mental Health Reporting Project is back with new tools for media professionals seeking to recharge their battery, rest and regroup.
🔋 Tune in on Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. Eastern to Take care of yourself, too and explore embodiment practices to protect your mental health and stability. You’ll get actionable tools to manage stress and understand trauma’s impact on your body.
Want to browse more tips on everything from reporting and source-building to fellowships, funding and support networks? Click here. Could a comprehensive, free-of-charge course on telling strong mental health stories benefit you? Click here. |
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Airing this week: Track what climate projects and programs in your state or municipality are underway, at risk, or cancelled. We’ll walk you through how to use The Clean Economy Tracker from Atlas Public Policy — using examples from Great Lakes states — and talk with journalists who have turned the information it provided into stories and broader coverage.
Watch live: Oct. 16, 2025.
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Deepen your coverage of incarcerated women and women with incarcerated family members. Get research and tips on ethical reporting. Participants who watch both webinars in full are eligible to apply for five reporting grants of $10,000 each.
Watch live: Oct. 23 and 30, 2025.
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Celebrate Poynter’s 50th anniversary at the 2025 Bowtie Ball, honoring Jane Pauley alongside Dean Baquet and G.B. “Garry” Trudeau. This signature evening brings together civic leaders, journalists and supporters to champion a free press. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable night of recognition and community in Tampa.
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