Though much of the stigma of mental health conditions has abated among the general public, coverage of depression, addiction, and other disorders is still often overshadowed by other health issues.
Therefore, there are few journalists covering mental health full time, says Steven Vetzner, senior media relations director at Mental Health America, a nonprofit group dedicated to improving mental health among members of the US public.
“There are a few full-time mental health reporters at publications like Mental Health Weekly,” he says. ...