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February 6, 2024 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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February 6, 2024

The Jed Foundation (JED) Recommendations for Safeguarding Youth Well-Being on Social Media Platforms

The Jed Foundation (JED) Recommendations for Safeguarding Youth Well-Being on Social Media Platforms Social media can provide a source of connection and support...

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Press Release

January 26, 2024

The Jed Foundation Supports NYC Mayor Adams’ Youth Mental Health Topics in Third State of the City Address

Address Outlined Ambitious Plans to Establish Department of Sustainable Delivery, Support 400,000 Green Economy Jobs, Build New Housing on Public Land, Expand NYC...

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JED In The Media

January 22, 2024

Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, JED Chief Medical Officer, speaks to ABC News on burnout in student athletes

New Clinical Report: Kids quitting sports due to pressure, overtraining, and injuries. JED Chief Medical Officer Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth was featured in a...

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Press Release

January 22, 2024

Amid High Levels of Stress, Anxiety, 2024 Thriving College Student Index Reveals Ways Students Stay on Top of Mental Wellness

Coalition of student housing providers to leverage survey data from 25,000 college students to better understand and support student mental wellbeing  JANUARY 22,...

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JED In The Media

January 12, 2024

Colleges Can’t Keep Up With Students’ Mental-Health Needs. Teletherapy Companies Are Filling the Gaps.

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JED In The Media

January 10, 2024

JED’s Metaverse Report Featured in Kaiser Family Foundation’s Morning Briefing

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JED In The Media

January 10, 2024

Mental health in the spotlight at NCAA Convention

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JED In The Media

January 9, 2024

With School Services Strained, Students Go Online for Mental Health Support

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JED In The Media

January 3, 2024

District Comprehensive Approach Appears In National & Local Media Coverage

Find news coverage about the District Comprehensive Approach (DCA), a transformational program from JED and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, that guides districts...

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JED In The Media

December 29, 2023

Making Gay History: Out of the DSM & into the Present — A Conversation about LGBTQ+ Mental Health

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Blog

December 20, 2023

A Good Investment

  We take the stewardship of your gift very seriously. JED has received its sixth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Attaining a...

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Blog

December 19, 2023

It’s OK to ask for help

  By John MacPhee It starts with making it OK to talk about tough feelings and uncomfortable thoughts. When we do that, we...

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