Journalism is human infrastructure. And people need support to sustain it.
We are a U.S. helpline for journalists experiencing burnout or an emotional crisis.
🌳Free, anonymous and confidential 🌳
To get help message us via Signal +973-626-7394 or email us hello@mdrnet.org
@markglaser.bsky.social sat down with @luortizperez.bsky.social to explore why mental health is essential infrastructure in journalism, how AI/disinformation devastates newsrooms, and real ways to prepare.
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Journalists don't just report the story. They carry it in their bodies.
At the launch of MDRNET in Miami, media leaders opened up about safety, identity, and the emotional weight of this work.
Here's what walking in their shoes looks like right now:
MDRnet.Org is available to U.S. journalists seeking free confidential support during moments of burnout or emotional distress.
To get help message us via Signal +973-626-7394 or email us hello@mdrnet.org
"I was supposed to be a normal, regular, good citizen—and suddenly, you're an enemy of the state."
Veteran journalist César Miguel Rondón on attacks vs. journalism under authoritarian regimes at MDRNet.org Miami Launch
Journalism is human infrastructure. And people need support to sustain it.
We are a U.S. helpline for journalists experiencing burnout or an emotional crisis.
👉Free, anonymous and confidential 👈
To get help message us via Signal +973-626-7394 or email us hello@mdrnet.org
MDRNet.Org is a U.S. helpline for journalists experiencing burnout or an emotional crisis.
To get help message us via Signal +973-626-7394 or email us hello@mdrnet.org
🌳 Free, anonymous and confidential 🌳
It’s time to move beyond the "tough it out" culture and build a real compass for long-term resilience in journalism.
@joeruiz.bsky.social discusses the limitations of current newsroom mental health support.
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Journalism is human infrastructure. And people need support to sustain it.
We are a U.S. helpline for journalists experiencing burnout or an emotional crisis.
To get help message us via Signal +973-626-7394 or email us hello@mdrnet.org
Free, anonymous and confidential 👈
Through @vitaactivaorg.bsky.social and @mdrnetorg.bsky.social, Luisa Ortiz Perez connects activists & journalists with vital mental health resources. At this year’s IIJ conference, she’ll share guidance on trauma-informed reporting for freelancers: theiij.com/sessions-26
Journalism is only as sustainable as its journalists.
MDRnet is available to U.S. journalists seeking free confidential support during moments of burnout or emotional distress.
To get help message us via Signal +973-626-7394 or email us hello@mdrnet.org
More at mdrnet.org 👈
Journalism is facing a systemic mental health crisis.
🧠 80%+ of U.S. journalists report burnout or chronic stress
📊 Only 2.5% rate their mental health as excellent
⏳ Barriers to care: no time, no money, and too few culturally competent therapists
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Journalism is only as sustainable as its journalists.
Starting February 10, MDRnet will be available to U.S. journalists seeking confidential support during moments of burnout or emotional distress.
👉 Access MDRnet at mdrnet.org 👈
#Journalism #LocalNews #MDRnet #PressForward
We’re honored to have Samantha Ragland from
@ampress.bsky.social joining our Feb 10 MDRnet launch breakfast in Miami.
A candid conversation — not a panel — on sustainability and staying in journalism.
🗓 Feb 10 | 📍 Miami
🔗 Interested? Email us at hello@mdrnet.org
Through @vitaactivaorg.bsky.social and @mdrnetorg.bsky.social, Luisa Ortiz Pérez connects activists & journalists with vital mental health resources. At this year’s IIJ conference, she’ll share guidance on trauma-informed reporting for freelancers: theiij.com/sessions-26
@luortizperez.bsky.social , Co-Founder at @vitaactivaorg.bsky.social and MDRnet Lead will moderate our Feb 10 launch breakfast in Miami.
This won’t be a panel. It’s a conversation about what it takes to stay in journalism.
🗓 Feb 10 | 📍 Miami
🔗 Interested? Email us at hello@mdrnet.org
Honored to have César Miguel Rondón joining our Feb 10 MDRnet launch breakfast in Miami.
A conversation — not a panel — on sustainability and staying in journalism.
🗓 Feb 10 | 📍 Miami
🔗 Interested? Email us at hello@mdrnet.org
Honored to have @josecarloszamora.bsky.social from
@pressfreedom.bsky.social joining our Feb 10 MDRnet launch breakfast in Miami.
A conversation — not a panel — on sustainability, safety, and staying in journalism.
🗓 Feb 10 | 📍 Miami
🔗 Interested? Email us at hello@mdrnet.org
Honored to have @trevellanderson.bsky.social from @transjournalists.org joining our Feb 10 MDRnet launch breakfast in Miami.
A conversation — not a panel — about sustainability, representation, and staying in journalism.
🗓 Feb 10 | 📍 Miami
🔗 Interested? Email us at hello@mdrnet.org
Honored to have Jacqueline Charles from @miamiherald.com joining our Feb 10 MDRnet launch breakfast in Miami.
A conversation — not a panel — about sustainability, pressure, and staying in journalism.
🗓 Feb 10 | 📍 Miami
🔗 Interested? Email us at hello@mdrnet.org
Moderated by @luortizperez.bsky.social , Executive Director & Co-Founder, MDRnet.org
📍 Miami | 🗓 Feb 10 | 10:30–12:00
This is an invitation-only gathering.
If you or a colleague believe this conversation would be meaningful, contact us at hello@mdrnet.org
We’re honored to be joined by:
• Jacqueline Charles, @miamiherald.com
• Samantha Ragland, @ampress.bsky.social
• @trevellanderson.bsky.social , @transjournalists.org
• @josecarloszamora.bsky.social , @pressfreedom.bsky.social
• César Miguel Rondón Tejeda, En Conexión
