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The Jed Foundation is widely cited in the news media on the topic of mental health and suicide prevention on campus. Read our contriibutions to the public debate on this important issue.
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Study Reveals Important of Finding Ways to Help Prevent College Suicides
Campus Mental Health Alert
August 18, 2010Groundbreaking study of counseled students ties academic success to mental health.
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More college students are afflicted with severe mental illness
Los Angeles Times
August 12, 2010The number of students with a serious mental illness is rising on college campuses.
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Hillels Play Key Role for Students' Emotional Health
August 10, 2010Hillel, The UJA-Federation and The Jed Foundation join forces to provide mental health training for campus professionals.
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Glenn Close honored by 9th Annual Jed Foundation Gala: Glee's Harry Shum Performed
Examiner.com
June 14, 2010Close and her family is honored along with several others for their work in the mental health community.
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Can Alexander McQueen's Suicide Help Prevent Others From Ending Their Lives?
tonic.com
February 22, 2010The Jed Foundation and actress Heather Matarazzo look to the tragedy of the designer's death as a teachable moment — to shed light on suicide's warning signs, and ways to intervene.
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Alexa Ray Joel Gets Backup in ‘Heartbreak’ Battle
New York Magazine
January 7, 2010Courtney Knowles talks to New York Magazine about the serious impact relationship issues can have on the mental health of young people.
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Psychiatric Times: The Crisis in College and University Mental Health
Psychiatric Times
October 10, 2009The Jed Foundation is cited in a comprehensive article about the state of college mental health services.
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Colorado University Confidential
Boulder Weekly
August 31, 2009For students with secrets they can’t tell friends, an online refuge from a Jed Foundation award-winning student group.
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60 Second Celeb Sightings: Pete Wentz Receives Jed Foundation Award
People.com
June 19, 2009People.com shows Pete Wentz getting accolades for mental health awareness.
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Pete Wentz and Sheila Nevins Honoured by The Jed Foundation
Woman.ca
June 14, 2009The Jed Foundation's 8th Annual Gala honors notable mental health supporters, reports Woman.ca.
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Spotlight
The Half of Us campaign creates music video for hit Asher Roth song to promote healthy ways of coping with stress.
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Providing mental health training for Hillel campus professionals
