Journalists who cover business or health topics now have a chance to build skills on a key issue: workplace mental health. The Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship, run by the National Press Foundation (NPF), offers training in Washington, D.C., on May 13-14, 2026. This two-day program helps reporters create better stories about mental health challenges in offices and jobs.
Program Overview
Workplaces face big changes like AI therapy apps, return-to-office rules, gig work growth, and differences between age groups. These shifts make mental health a hot topic for news. The fellowship trains U.S. journalists to report on treatments, rules, and studies in this area.
Selected reporters join experts in psychology and human resources for hands-on sessions. The goal is to improve stories with real facts and deep views. It fits all news types, from business to health beats.
What Participants Will Gain
Attendees get direct talks with top experts on workplace mental health and HR. They learn how to handle tough topics like stress in jobs. One session features a winner of the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting.
Fellows build skills for strong, fact-based news. The group setting lets them share ideas and recharge. This leads to better coverage of issues that affect workers everywhere.
Fellowship Benefits
NPF pays for round-trip flights, hotel stays, and some meals. This removes money worries so journalists can focus on learning. The full support makes the program open to more people.
Who Can Apply
The fellowship targets U.S. journalists from print, online, TV, or radio. It welcomes diverse applicants, especially journalists of color, those covering underserved groups, and staff at local or nonprofit outlets. Newsroom leaders must approve time off for the full two days.
Note that the focus is on general workplaces, not newsrooms.
How to Apply
Submit your application by April 7, 2026. The event runs May 13-14 in Washington, D.C. Spots fill fast, so apply soon.
Click Here To Apply
Sponsors and Partners
The Luv U Project funds the fellowship, with help from the American Psychological Association. NPF controls the content. Speakers will be named soon as they confirm. This is a great way for journalists to level up on workplace mental health stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the fellowship?
U.S. journalists from print, online, TV, or radio can apply, with priority for journalists of color, those covering underserved groups, and local or nonprofit outlets.
What topics will the fellowship cover?
Sessions focus on workplace changes like AI therapy apps, return-to-office rules, gig work, and generational differences in mental health.
What benefits does NPF provide?
NPF pays for round-trip flights, hotel stays, and some meals to make the program accessible.
How do I apply and when is the deadline?
Submit your application by April 7, 2026, via the online form; spots fill quickly.
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