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May 25, 2023 Press Release

The Jed Foundation and Mindset by DIVE Studios collaborate for K-Pop and AAPI-focused content series starring SEVENTEEN’s WONWOO and The Rose

The first episode of the series, aimed at reaching AAPI youth, is available now on the Mindset YouTube channel to stream globally for free Collaboration

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May 25, 2023

Seize the Awkward Hosts Let’s Talk: College Edition Collegiate at Atlanta HBCUs

When Camille Hyde from The CW’s “All American: Homecoming” spoke to a crowd of Clark Atlanta University students last month, she said: “I’m...

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May 10, 2023

From One Student-Parent to Another: You Can Still Achieve Your Dreams

By Brenda Leger, Former JED Social Work Intern As a child of immigrants, walking the stage to accept my Bachelor of Social Work...

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April 6, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2023

This Mental Health Awareness Month, JED is focused on creating connection, which is key to emotional well-being. Whether it’s our roommates, our family,...

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February 3, 2023

Gambling Can Be Risky Business for Teens and Young Adults: A Q&A With Dr. Lipi Roy, an Expert in Addiction Medicine

Online sports betting has become an increasingly popular activity for many young people (18+) due to expanded accessibility and legalization, but the mental...

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January 26, 2023

Q&A: Leslie Campbell Gray, SVP, People & Equity, on ‘Helping People Show Up as Their Authentic Selves’

The Jed Foundation (JED) is pleased to welcome Leslie Campbell Gray to the team as Senior Vice President of People & Equity. Leslie...

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December 27, 2022

Proudly Nerdy

A special message from Actor and JED Supporter Mayim Bialik I am as unapologetically nerdy as many of my television characters portray. We...

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December 21, 2022

JED: A Good Investment

When you support JED, your gift has a dramatic impact on teens and young adults. They receive emotional support, connectedness, and the skills...

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December 20, 2022

A Message from JED’s Founders

No one believes a suicide can happen…until it unfortunately does. That’s why the work of The Jed Foundation matters. Each kid matters. Our...

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November 10, 2022

JED Programming Helps Bring New Initiatives and Services to Massachusetts High School

One of the most important actions that schools can take to provide better care to students is to increase access to counseling services....

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November 10, 2022

At Ithaca College, JED Helps Create a Community of Support for Both Students and Faculty

Before accepting the position of Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Ithaca College, Brian Peterson had already heard of The Jed Foundation...

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November 10, 2022

Kappa Kappa Gamma Hosts Sapphire Ball to Fundraise for JED at Seton Hall University

This fall, Seton Hall University’s Theta Delta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) debuted its Sapphire Ball, an annual dance that doubles as...

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November 7, 2022

Q&A: JED’s New Senior Vice President, Tony Walker, Highlights the Role of Educators in Youth Mental Health

The Jed Foundation (JED) is pleased to welcome Tony Walker, PhD, LPC-S, as its new Senior Vice President, Academic Programs. Tony will be...

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