Max Pemberton named Mind Journalist of the Year

Max Pemberton has been named Journalist of the Year by mental health charity Mind.

Pemberton won the prize for his columns in the Daily Telegraph and Evening Standard on mental health from a doctor's point of view.

Jennie Agg from the University of Manchester was named Student Journalist of the Year for an article about her experience of depression at university, published in the Student Direct Mancunian magazine.

"Once again this year the quality of the Journalist of the Year shortlist was extremely high and the variety of topics covered with such journalistic skill is an encouraging sign that the media are serious about spreading the word and raising awareness around mental health. What the public read in the press can have a tremendous impact upon their attitudes to mental health so regular contributions from journalists such as Max Pemberton which convey a positive message can make an incredible difference to the lives of those who experience mental health problems," says Mind's head of media Alison Kerry in a statement.

Now in its 17th year the Mind awards scheme recognises journalism that helps deepen public understanding of mental health issues. Last year's winners included Wandsworth Guardian reporter Eleanor Harding.

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