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July 20, 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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July 20, 2023

For Mental Health Action Day, JED Co-Hosts a Conference With Citrone 33 and MTV

By Lauren Patetta  For Mental Health Action Day 2023, The Jed Foundation (JED) traveled to Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers,...

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July 19, 2023

The Jed Foundation issues report on preserving youth mental health in the metaverse

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July 19, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Issues New Report, Urging Action to Ensure Metaverse Environments Prioritize the Mental Health and Safety of Youth

The report, in partnership with Raising Good Gamers, provides recommendations for policymakers, developers, caregivers, and other stakeholders to expand the benefits and safety...

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July 18, 2023

New Patient Survey Shows Pervasive Disparities in Access Between Mental Health and Substance Use Versus Physical Health Care

Leading mental health and employer groups come together around health system solutions for the nation’s “staggering public health challenge” in mental health. [JULY...

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July 11, 2023

JED Senior Advisor, Janis Whitlock, Interviewed by the Zoe Report on Toxic Body Positivity

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July 7, 2023

JED Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, spoke to WIRED on the mental health of trans teens and young adults

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July 5, 2023

Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, Chief Medical Officer at The Jed Foundation (JED), speaks about Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

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July 1, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED): Gen Z Treats Mental Health Differently

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Press Release

June 30, 2023

Following the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Student Debt Relief Plan, JED Urges Leaders to Find a New Path Toward Financial Solvency for America’s Youth

The Jed Foundation (JED) is disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to sustain challenges to President Biden’s student debt relief plan, which would...

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June 22, 2023

John MacPhee, JED CEO, and 2023 Student Voice of Mental Health Award Winners Interviewed on ABC News

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June 22, 2023

Connection and Community Can Save Lives: A Pride Month Message from JED’s Chief Medical Officer

By Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth This Pride I’m reflecting on the importance of connection and community for LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults.  In his...

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June 13, 2023

JED Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, discusses new CDC findings with the New York Post

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