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September 10, 2023 Press Release

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and The Jed Foundation Announce Intent to Merge As Equals; Becoming The Nation’s Largest Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Suicide Prevention Across The Lifespan

The union of AFSP/JED leverages complementary strengths of both organizations and combined annual operating budget of approximately $75 million to drive greater impact and save more lives

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JED In The Media

September 10, 2023

Why Are College Students So Depressed?

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Blog

September 5, 2023

Nasdaq Spotlights The Jed Foundation’s Commitment to Student Mental Health for Back-to-School Season

On Aug. 31, The Jed Foundation (JED) senior leaders, staff, members of the Board of Directors and Leadership Council, students, and school leaders...

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JED In The Media

August 31, 2023

The Jed Foundation Rings the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell on 8/31/23

JED staff, youth voices, and partners mark start of back-to-school season and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Watch John MacPhee, JED’s CEO, offer remarks...

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Press Release

August 31, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) and State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) Launch Student Mental Health and Wellness Learning Community

New partnership aims to advance educational success and enable students to thrive by reimagining state- and system-wide policies protecting youth mental health. New...

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Press Release

August 30, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Launches Suicide Postvention Services

Custom consulting services help schools, districts, and higher education institutions protect the emotional well-being of their students and school communities in the aftermath...

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Blog

August 25, 2023

From One Intern to Another: Reflections on the JED Summer Internship 2023

By Breanna Georges Last spring, I found myself searching for a meaningful internship program that would amplify my academic pursuits at The New...

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Press Release

August 17, 2023

The Jed Foundation and Mindset by DIVE Studios launch new video collection starring Korean indie rock band The Rose

The first of three episodes, part of an ongoing initiative to reach AAPI youth, is available now on the Mindset YouTube channel to...

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JED In The Media

August 14, 2023

JED CEO John MacPhee offers tips for college students to manage stress

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JED In The Media

August 11, 2023

U.S. Suicide Deaths Rose in 2022, But Not For All Groups

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Press Release

August 9, 2023

Macy’s Partners with JED and NAMI for a Brighter School Year with 2nd Annual Youth Mental Health Fundraiser

Own your style at every age with back-to-school trends in apparel, accessories, dorm room must-haves and one-of-a-kind finds. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Macy’s kicks off...

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JED In The Media

August 3, 2023

Metaverse and mental health: Experts look at impacts on young people

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JED In The Media

August 1, 2023

Angus Cloud’s death reinvigorates conversations about mental health on social media

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