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September 19, 2023 Press Release

New Report Documents Lower Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Planning, and Attempts on College Campuses Implementing The Jed Foundation’s Comprehensive Mental Health Approach

Students are 25% less likely to report a suicide attempt, 13% less likely to report suicidal planning, have lower average anxiety and depression scores, and

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September 19, 2023

A Fresh Start: First-Year Students Can Protect Their Mental Health This Back-to-School Season

For many first-year students, the start of college can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Life transitions are so much easier and enjoyable with...

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September 19, 2023

JED High School Delivered By Forefront Suicide Prevention Launches Free Training and Technical Assistance Programming in Washington State

Expertly trained staff to implement a localized and comprehensive approach for youth mental health promotion and suicide prevention at regional high schools  New...

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JED In The Media

September 13, 2023

The complicated ties between teenage girls and social media — and what parents should know

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September 12, 2023

JED Receives 2023 Stevie Award for Nonprofit Organization of the Year

  By Lauren Patetta  The Jed Foundation (JED) is thrilled to have won a Stevie Award for Nonprofit Organization of the Year. The...

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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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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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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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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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