MediaStrong Membership
Be part of a movement of media workers dedicated to stronger, healthier newsrooms - your membership makes a difference.
Why subscribe?
MediaStrong is more than a membership - it’s a community of journalists committed to thriving, not just surviving, in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of news.
Members receive:
- Our monthly newsletter featuring journalists from around the world discussing newsroom mental wellbeing
- Weekly self-debrief prompts designed for journalists
- Access to members-only resources and events
- Membership in a supportive, like-minded community
Being a member is about more than personal wellbeing - it’s about helping to shift newsroom culture, supporting colleagues, and building a stronger, healthier media community.
Join a growing tribe of media professionals dedicated to making newsrooms healthier - and by becoming a member, you’re contributing to that vital change.
What is MediaStrong?
MediaStrong helps newsrooms strengthen mental wellbeing and resilience through training, consultancy, and leadership networking.
MediaStrong supports newsrooms, media leaders, and journalism students with tailored training, resources, and support focused on mental health and sustainable newsroom culture. Our work is rooted in the belief that strong journalism depends on strong, supported journalists.
Through professional development programmes, newsroom leadership training, workshops and events, MediaStrong equips individuals and teams to manage the challenges of the job and foster psychological safety. We also collaborate with universities to embed wellbeing into journalism education, ensuring future journalists are prepared to thrive.
At the heart of our mission is the MediaStrong Newsroom Wellbeing Charter - a values-driven framework designed to shift mindsets, promote accountability, and embed mental health into the core of newsroom life.
MediaStrong is building a healthier, more human future for journalism - one that values care, connection, and long-term support.
Join MediaStrong Today – £12/month
Get exclusive monthly insights, magazine-style newsletters, and expert interviews, plus a peer support session to connect with journalists who understand the pressures of the newsroom.
Join a growing community dedicated to healthier newsrooms - and help make a difference for yourself and others.
Quick Nervous System Cheat Sheet for Journalists
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Covering difficult stories takes a toll. This two‑page guide gives you a clear, jargon‑free explanation of the newsroom stress response, plus quick regulation tools you can use anytime: box breathing, the physiological sigh, grounding, and micro‑resets. Perfect for printing, pinning above your desk, or saving to your phone for tough days.
Supporting Colleagues After Tough Stories – Mini‑Guide
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Colleagues often want to help but don’t know what to say. This guide provides safe, practical phrases, what not to say, micro‑practices for healthier teams, and leadership prompts for editors. It also includes boundary tips and signposting routes. Designed to support individuals and newsroom culture.
Newsroom Crisis‑Response Reflection Template
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Use this template within 24–72 hours of a heavy or high‑intensity story. Guides you through operational headlines, signs of team strain, practical next steps, and gentle one‑sentence personal closure. Keeps teams grounded, regulated, and aligned without entering graphic detail or therapy territory.
Morning Reset Routine for Reporters
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This printable routine takes 4 - 6 minutes and helps you begin the day with steadiness instead of stress. Includes arrival practices, breathwork, mobility, intention‑setting, and a 'start clean' ritual to avoid immediate overwhelm. Perfect for reporters, producers, editors, photographers, and freelancers.
End‑of‑Shift Decompression Worksheet
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This two‑page worksheet guides you through a gentle 5–7 minute decompression process after difficult or fast‑paced newsroom shifts. Includes a reflection prompt, body‑based reset, de‑load step, re‑entry ritual, and a closing grounding line. Ideal for anyone covering courts, breaking news, or emotionally heavy stories.
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