Republishing Our Stories: What You Need to Know

Overview

What content can I republish?

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?