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March 25, 2025 Press Release

JED Campus Launches Program Enhancements for College Student Mental Health Support Nationwide

New research-informed considerations tailored to support community colleges, graduate and professional schools, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and minority-serving institutions (MSIs) [February 25, 2025,

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March 25, 2025

Let’s Be Clear: Cuts to Medicaid Are Cuts to Mental Health Access for Millions of Youth and Young Adults

By Dr. Zainab Okolo, LCMFT, Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, & Government Relations, The Jed Foundation  The Jed Foundation (JED) was founded...

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March 24, 2025

A Future at Stake: Safeguarding Youth Mental Health

By John MacPhee The well-being of our nation’s young people is a shared responsibility. Suicide and accidental drug overdose remain leading causes of...

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March 17, 2025

Supporting Students Together: A Recap of Chegg’s Global Student Mental Health Week 2025

In today’s fast-paced and competitive academic environment, mental health has become a top concern for students worldwide. Chegg — a leader in educational...

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March 13, 2025

Navigating Grief and Building Resilience: JED’s Approach to Postvention Work

The loss of a student to suicide impacts every part of a campus community, especially families and those close to their loved one,...

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February 11, 2025

District Spotlight: Vineland Public Schools in New Jersey

In March 2024, The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced the selection of 15 school districts to participate in...

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January 29, 2025

Collaborative Solutions for a Brighter Future: A New Report Explores State-Level Student Mental Health Initiatives

The Jed Foundation (JED) teamed up with the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) in 2023 to launch the SHEEO-JED Mental Health...

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January 10, 2025

What We Expect in 2025: New Year’s Trends in Youth Mental Health

By John MacPhee The new year arrives amid a challenging time for many young people. Deep divisions in our country, conflicts around the...

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December 19, 2024

Philadelphia JED Campus Cohort Convenes to Emphasize Promising Practices

The Philadelphia JED Campus cohort met at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 1 to hear practical insights and strategies to enhance...

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December 2, 2024

District Spotlight: Minnetonka Public Schools in Minnesota

In March 2024, The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced the selection of 15 school districts to participate in...

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November 8, 2024

A Night of Gratitude and Hope: JED’s Fifth Annual Florida Gala Raises Over $375,000

The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its fifth annual Florida Gala on Oct. 26, bringing together 150 dedicated supporters at The Ray Hotel to...

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October 25, 2024

Utah’s JED Campus Cohort Convenes to Celebrate Success and Plan for the Future

Over the past four years, the 16 public higher-education institutions in Utah have participated in JED Campus as a cohort. The cohort gathered...

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October 24, 2024

Celebrating Our Partnership: JED Visits Kappa Kappa Gamma Headquarters

On Sept. 17, The Jed Foundation (JED) visited Kappa Kappa Gamma Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, marking a significant moment in a partnership that...

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