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    We’re in a unique position to notice when our friends are having a hard time, and to take action to support them. If you’re worried that a friend is struggling emotionally, trust that instinct. Use the tips and tools below to help you recognize a problem, start a conversation, and follow through with your support.

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    Being a teen or young adult is a challenging and confusing time.

    Your young person is not quite an adult but also not a child anymore. They’re going through so much emotionally and physically, and are just trying to figure life out. But there’s a difference between normal growing pains and struggle. If you notice that your teen or young adult is struggling emotionally, there are ways to help. These tips and tools are here to help you recognize the problem, start a conversation, and provide the support they need.

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    Students are struggling with their mental health more than ever.

    As an educator, we know that you want to support your students’ mental health and emotional well-being but you might not always know how. If you notice that a student is struggling emotionally, there are ways to help. These tips and tools are here to help you recognize the problem, start a conversation, and provide the support they need.

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    When you support JED, your gift has a dramatic impact on teens and young adults. They receive emotional support, connectedness, and the skills and perspective to put their own mental health first. There are many ways you can support our life-changing work.

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    Are you a student interested in mental health and suicide prevention?

    Are you interested in learning more about JED’s mission? Are you looking for ways to be an ambassador or leader as it relates to student mental health? JED has many ways for you to stay connected through our resources and educate yourself and those around you.

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    When you fundraise for The Jed Foundation, you make a difference in the lives of our nation’s teens and young adults by supporting programs and campaigns that provide education and resources that protect emotional health and prevent suicide.

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      If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.

      You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.

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      Friendship is all about looking out for each other.

      We’re in a unique position to notice when our friends are having a hard time, and to take action to support them. If you’re worried that a friend is struggling emotionally, trust that instinct. Use the tips and tools below to help you recognize a problem, start a conversation, and follow through with your support.

      View More
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      My Teen/Young Adult

      Being a teen or young adult is a challenging and confusing time.

      Your young person is not quite an adult but also not a child anymore. They’re going through so much emotionally and physically, and are just trying to figure life out. But there’s a difference between normal growing pains and struggle. If you notice that your teen or young adult is struggling emotionally, there are ways to help. These tips and tools are here to help you recognize the problem, start a conversation, and provide the support they need.

      View More
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      My Students

      Students are struggling with their mental health more than ever.

      As an educator, we know that you want to support your students’ mental health and emotional well-being but you might not always know how. If you notice that a student is struggling emotionally, there are ways to help. These tips and tools are here to help you recognize the problem, start a conversation, and provide the support they need.

      View More
    • As a Supporter

      As a Supporter

      When you support JED, your gift has a dramatic impact on teens and young adults. They receive emotional support, connectedness, and the skills and perspective to put their own mental health first. There are many ways you can support our life-changing work.

      View More
    • Student Engagement

      Student Engagement

      Are you a student interested in mental health and suicide prevention?

      Are you interested in learning more about JED’s mission? Are you looking for ways to be an ambassador or leader as it relates to student mental health? JED has many ways for you to stay connected through our resources and educate yourself and those around you.

      View More
    • Fundraise for JED

      Fundraise for JED

      When you fundraise for The Jed Foundation, you make a difference in the lives of our nation’s teens and young adults by supporting programs and campaigns that provide education and resources that protect emotional health and prevent suicide.

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Back to School 2023: For Schools and Educators

This back-to-school season, The Jed Foundation (JED) is equipping high school and college...

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Back to School 2023: For Students

This back-to-school season, The Jed Foundation (JED) is focused on helping you lower...

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JED’s Summer Interns Share Tips for Reducing Back to...

We’re The Jed Foundation’s interns! As the summer winds down and fall approaches, we...

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JED, NAMI, and Macy’s Partnership Raises Over $1.4 Million...

By Lauren Patetta  Macy’s raised over $1.4 million to support the work of the Jed...

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A Fresh Start: First-Year Students Can Protect Their Mental...

For many first-year students, the start of college can be both exhilarating and...

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On Aug. 31, The Jed Foundation (JED) senior leaders, staff, members of the Board of...

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New research from Chegg.org and Seize the Awkward reveals that amid coronavirus nearly...

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JED and AASA Begin Districtwide Approach to Bring Youth...

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Rachel Butler, Branching Minds Branching Minds is excited to partner with The Jed...

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Going Back to College After a Mental Health Leave of Absence

By Kelly Burch Returning to college after a mental health leave of absence can feel...

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