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July 2, 2026

Plaid Announces Collaboration with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Advance Mental Health Education

Louisville, Kentucky & New York City (July 1, 2026) – Plaid, a leading provider of educational programming and learning solutions for student leaders...

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June 23, 2026

The Jed Foundation (JED) Unites U.S. Regional Education Compacts To Chart A New Course For Postsecondary Student Well-Being

First-of-its-kind gathering of MHEC, NEBHE, SREB, and WICHE focused on postsecondary behavioral health marks a pivotal moment for national student well-being policy.  SALT...

JED In The Media

June 22, 2026

Blumenthal & Scott Lead Reintroduction of Bipartisan College Mental Health Legislation

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June 9, 2026

Sarah Shelke and Kyra Wagner Named 2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Award Recipients by The Jed Foundation

[June 9, 2026, NEW YORK CITY] —  The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens...

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June 4, 2026

2026 JED Gala Honors UBS Optimus Foundation, Tom Kitt, and Student Mental Health Champions

[June 4, 2026, New York City] — The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its annual gala on June 3 at Cipriani Wall Street in...

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May 21, 2026

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Partners with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Strengthen Mental Health Support of Members, Community

Initiative offers expert support and guidance to promote young adult emotional health and prevent suicide.     [May 21, 2026, BALTIMORE, MD &...

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May 19, 2026

The Jed Foundation (JED) Publishes New Report on Mental Health Challenges Among Boys and Young Men

New guidance outlines better support to address the effects of hidden emotional distress, masculine expectations, and the current digital environment.   NEW YORK (May...

JED In The Media

April 30, 2026

National & Local Media Coverage of Upstream Suicide Prevention Strategies

Find news coverage of JED’s discussion about upstream suicide prevention, covering the field’s evolution over the past few decades and its current state...

JED In The Media

April 30, 2026

What’s Driving the Student Mental Health Crisis?

JED In The Media

April 24, 2026

National & Local Media Coverage of Planned Merger of Equals Announcement by JED and AFSP

Find news coverage of JED’s intent to combine with AFSP to become the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention across the...

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April 21, 2026

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...

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April 14, 2026

MUSICARES® LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR MUSIC PROFESSIONALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JED FOUNDATION

THE NEW DIGITAL HUB OFFERS EVIDENCE-INFORMED TOOLS TO HELP THE MUSIC COMMUNITY RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF DISTRESS AND ACCESS SUPPORT, FOLLOWING MUSICARES’ 2025 WELLNESS...