The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, together with the EU MedBridge programme under the Media Connect network, organised a StoryLab CONNECT on mental health in journalism on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at The Ned Doha. Bringing together journalism students and early-career journalists, the event provided a safe and open space for dialogue on the mental health challenges faced in the profession. Participants shared personal experiences, explored the pressures inherent in