Republishing Our Stories: What You Need to Know
Overview
We encourage other news organizations and publications to reuse our content for free. We share all stories and photographs produced by MindSite News staff and contributors under a Creative Commons license.
What is required?
- Include a byline with the reporter’s name and MindSite News.
- Preserve all story hyperlinks.
- Publish a tagline at the top (preferably) or bottom of the story. The standard attribution is:
This story (embed hyperlink to original story) was produced by MindSite News, an independent, nonprofit journalism site focused on mental health. Get a roundup of mental health news in your in-box by signing up for the MindSite News Daily newsletter here.
What Creative Commons license does MindSite News use?
We publish under the Attribution-NonCommercial-NonDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. This license allows all news outlets – including for-profit news organizations that charge for subscriptions and accept advertising – to republish our content for free.
Can I alter or edit stories?
Yes, with the permission of MIndSite News, news partners can make changes such as localizing the content for your area, using a different headline or shortening story text. Please contact us to ensure that your edits are OK.
What if I need additional information?
We’ve got the answer. Contact us at info@mindsitenews.org.
How do I know if a story cannot be republished?
If a story is labeled “All Rights Reserved,” MindSite News cannot grant permission to republish it.
The name “MindSite News” is used with the express permission of Mindsight Institute, an educational organization offering online learning and in-person workshops in the field of mental health and wellbeing. MindSite News and Mindsight Institute are separate, unaffiliated entities that are aligned in making science accessible and promoting mental health globally.
