This initiative is part of the collaboration agreement signed by both entities, which seeks to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote a realistic and appropriate public image through media coverage.

The training sessions were held at Atresmedia’s headquarters and focused on topics such as using appropriate language in news reporting, showcasing examples of best practices, and sharing first-person testimonies. Participants had the opportunity to discuss sensitive topics like suicide, the trivialization of terms such as schizophrenia, and the impact of alarmist or sensationalist headlines on people with mental health issues.

Atresmedia and Confederación Salud Mental España continue working together to promote social awareness of mental health. The sessions were based on the "Guía de estilo sobre salud mental para medios de comunicación" guide, published by the organization.

Belén Gómez del Pino, a journalist from Onda Cero, commented: "These sessions are incredibly enriching. Firstly, because they help journalists understand how our work is perceived from the outside and the impact it sometimes has on people without us realizing it. Secondly, because they provide reasoning beyond the usual guidelines. In this case, for example, they explained why suicide methods should not be reported. And thirdly, because they bring us voices we sometimes don’t hear, allowing us to put ourselves in the shoes of those who suffer."

Antonio Campos, a journalist from La Sexta Noticias, stated: "In our daily work, we rarely get the chance to closely listen to colleagues who deal with such specific realities. These sessions were truly valuable. They provided us with essential tools for our work, especially in how to approach and handle mental health-related stories. They reminded us of the importance of including first-person testimonies that shed light on rather than stigmatize the reality of people with mental health issues. The training helped us recognize, through real-life examples, practices that reinforce prejudices without being based on solid, proven experiences. It also encouraged us to continue reporting on mental health, emphasizing how crucial it is to talk about these topics and bring them to the forefront of social debate, delving into and analyzing their causes to understand their magnitude."

Paz Bailón, a journalist from Antena 3 Noticias, added: "This training is extremely useful. We were given key guidelines on how to address mental health issues in a respectful, dignified, and responsible way. The recommendations from the Confederación Salud Mental España team were particularly valuable, especially regarding how to use images in audiovisual media and how to frame certain topics to avoid stigmatizing people with mental health issues—most importantly, how to contribute to prevention efforts."