Study: Nearly half of Romanian journalists report burnout, mental health remains largely ignored

Nearly half of Romanian journalists report experiencing high or very high levels of burnout, while more than half are regularly exposed to tragedies, violence, and human suffering, according to a new study by the Friends For Friends Foundation (FFFF). The research also found that 92% of respondents say mental health is rarely or never discussed within the profession.

The study, Romanian Journalists and Mental Health, was conducted as part of the foundation's Superscrieri program and is based on responses from 166 journalists working in Romania's national, local, mainstream, and independent media. It was carried out between March and April 2025.