Creators have spent the past few years talking openly about burnout and anxiety, along with the pressure to stay online around the clock. Talking about mental health on camera isn’t the same as having somewhere to work through it, though.
Now creators are getting a place to do that.
Creators 4 Mental Health (C4MH) and The Jed Foundation have launched The Check-In, a monthly virtual support group built specifically for digital creators. The idea is to give creators a safe space to step out of “creator mode.” They can connect with people who understand the job and talk about what’s happening behind the scenes.
Creators are struggling with burnout
In plenty of industries, vacation days and unplugged weekends are a given. Time off tends to boost productivity and creativity, and it helps people stay in their jobs longer. Creators have long operated under a different unspoken rule. Push yourself to the edge, and only take time off as a last resort.
The numbers back that up. A 2025 C4MH study found that 62% of North American creators experience burnout sometimes or often because of their work. While 54% said they wanted access to peer-support networks, only 27% had a community offering regular emotional or career support.
Creators have become more open about what happens when the pressure gets to be too much. Hannah Witton experienced it herself and quit her channel to open a clinic for creators dealing with burnout.
The Check-In takes a different approach. It aims to offer support before anyone reaches a breaking point.
When and where
The first session took place Oct. 7 and focused on showing up for your community while still taking care of yourself.
From here on, the group will meet virtually on the first Wednesday of every month. Each session brings a rotating topic along with mental health experts and special guests. Expect candid conversation and practical resources too.