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    If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text HOME to 741-741 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.

    If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988.

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    Our Mental Health Resource Center

    The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

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    Understanding Emotional Trauma

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    High School Resources

    High school can be a tough time for students and many struggle with their mental health. They may face challenges developing social connectedness in their school community, engaging in help-seeking behaviors, building life skills, and seeking treatment.

    JED has numerous programs and resources to help students have a healthy and positive high school experience.

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    Higher Education Resources

    Making the transition from high school to college can be emotionally difficult for many young people.

    Leaving home for the first time, living in a new city or state, and having to manage their own schedule may be a challenging experience for a student. In addition, they may struggle to make new friends and build the life skills they need to succeed. JED has developed programs and resources to help students have a healthy and positive college experience while preserving their mental health.

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    My Friend

    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.

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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.

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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      It’s an Emergency

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      If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988.

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      Our Mental Health Resource Center

      The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

      Popular topics:

      Tips for Managing Stress

      Understanding Emotional Trauma

      View More
    • High School Resources

      High School Resources

      High school can be a tough time for students and many struggle with their mental health. They may face challenges developing social connectedness in their school community, engaging in help-seeking behaviors, building life skills, and seeking treatment.

      JED has numerous programs and resources to help students have a healthy and positive high school experience.

      View More
    • Higher Education Resources

      Higher Education Resources

      Making the transition from high school to college can be emotionally difficult for many young people.

      Leaving home for the first time, living in a new city or state, and having to manage their own schedule may be a challenging experience for a student. In addition, they may struggle to make new friends and build the life skills they need to succeed. JED has developed programs and resources to help students have a healthy and positive college experience while preserving their mental health.

      View More
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      My Friend

      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
    • My Teen/Young Adult

      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
    • My Students

      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.

      View More
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