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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20th, 2026 New National Survey Finds Widespread Burnout and Economic Insecurity Driving Mental Health Crisis in U.S. Journalism More than 80% of journalists report burnout or chronic stress; cost, workload, and lack of culturally competent care cited as primary barriers to support United States — A new national survey to be…
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From Crisis to Care
What Journalists Told Us About Mental Health in the U.S. Journalism is essential to democracy—but the people who produce the news are under extraordinary strain. In 2025, the Media Resilience Network (MDRnet) launched Stay Tuned: A U.S. Journalism Mental Health Survey to better understand how journalists across the country are experiencing their work, their well-being,…
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The Journalism Resilience Program
MDRnet.org, powered by Vita-Activa.org, is launching its first certification and recruitment process for bilingual coaches and counselors. This program is designed to prepare bilingual (english/spanish) professionals to support journalists in moments of crisis with empathy, clarity, and professional care. Over the course of five session, participants will learn how to recognize signs of distress, respond…
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Stay Tuned: a US journalism mental health survey
Your voice shapes tools, care, and community partnerships to uplift journalism. https://tinyurl.com/journomentalhealth
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Vita Activa Receives Press Forward Funding to Launch Media Resilience Network (MDRnet)
One of 22 Projects Awarded a Share of $22.7 Million to Tackle the Urgent Needs of Local Newsrooms JULY 16, 2025 — Vita Activa is proud to announce the launch of the Media Resilience Network (MDRnet), made possible through support from Press Forward, a national initiative committed to reimagining and revitalizing local news in the…
The Media Resilience Network
Building an Infrastructure for US Journalism