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May 11, 2021 Press Release

House Bill Risks Lives: The Jed Foundation (JED) Urges Senate to Preserve Medicaid

House-passed bill would leave millions without coverage and severely reduce school-based mental health funding. New York, NY — Early this morning, the U.S. House of

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Press Release

May 11, 2021

As Young Adults Continue to Navigate the Challenges Posed by COVID-19, Seize the Awkward is Here to Help

The campaign partners with TikTok and Instagram stars Bryce Xavier, Dani Donovan, GegetheJing, Joyce Wert, Liya Hizkias and Shahem, musical group lovelytheband, musicians...

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Press Release

Press Release

May 6, 2021

A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health, NYC Department of Education, NYC Department of Health, The Jed Foundation, and Ogilvy Health Launch “Let’s Talk NYC” Campaign to Support Mental Health of High School Students

With students experiencing high level of mental health needs, new mental health training for teachers and staff will begin this month NEW YORK...

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News

May 5, 2021

Introducing JED Campus Fundamentals: Bolstering Comprehensive Support for Student Mental Health

According to a November 2020 survey by the American Council on Education, 68% of college and university presidents listed student mental health and...

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Press Release

May 3, 2021

OLLY Announces Partnership with The Jed Foundation

Leading wellness brand OLLY shares new mental health social mission for teens and young adults with JED partnership San Francisco, CA, May 3rd,...

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Blog

May 3, 2021

You Don’t Have To Suffer in Silence: Living with OCD

Living with OCD has been a journey. When I was younger, I spent so much time washing my hands, closing and opening the...

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Press Release

Press Release

April 29, 2021

CGS & JED Release Evidence-Informed Recommendations and Resources to Support Graduate Student Mental Health & Well-being

Statement of principles and commitments endorsed by 150+ universities Washington, DC – In recent years, climate surveys and research studies have demonstrated a...

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Press Release

April 29, 2021

PINK Teams Up With The Jed Foundation To Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month With Virtual “Make Your Move Fest”

Initiative Will Leverage Gen Z Celebrities and Influencers to Encourage Young Adults to Make Moves that Foster Positive Mental Health COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29,...

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Blog

Blog

April 28, 2021

To Our Country’s Leaders: Gen Z Needs Your Help!

My generation is dealing with an escalating mental health crisis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that “one in five… American...

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Press Release

Press Release

April 28, 2021

Groundbreaking Coalition of Media Companies and Mental Health Experts Unite to Tackle Growing Mental Health Crisis

Coalition to harness the power of media and storytelling, kicking off at a Mental Health Storytelling Summit which will take place the first...

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Video

April 27, 2021

Supporting Students in Crisis: A Discussion on Student Mental Health & the Career Services Center

In this Symplicity webinar, four panelists from across the young adult mental health research and strategy spectrum, alongside dedicated higher education professionals, gathered...

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Press Release

Press Release

April 20, 2021

The Jed Foundation joins The Path Forward to Address Growing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Challenges for Nation’s Teens and Young Adults

WASHINGTON — April 20, 2021 — While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is far reaching, young adults have been significantly impacted with...

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Blog

Blog

April 16, 2021

How to Develop a Healthier Relationship with Social Media

Social media is everywhere. It has allowed people to connect at any time and place, and especially during the pandemic, it has become...

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