JED Urges Informed Approach to Reporting on Mass Shootings
While mass shootings are relatively rare in comparison to other forms of gun violence—for example, suicides accounted for more than half of gun deaths in
Student Voice of Mental Health Award Winner Crystal Widado Is Using Her Passion for Journalism and Debate to Ignite Vital Conversations about Mental Health
Crystal Widado (she/her) is one of two winners of this year’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award. Now in its 15th year, this...
This May, The Jed Foundation (JED) is pleased to welcome Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Erickson-Schroth will be...
Self-injury is when someone deliberately hurts their own body in order to cope with negative emotions (like stress, anxiety, and emotional numbness). Most...
Eating Disorders Are on the Rise: Here’s How Educators Can Help Their Students
During the pandemic, eating disorder helpline calls increased by as much as 80% while the number of hospitalizations for adolescents with eating disorders...
10 FAQs About Eating Disorders for Parents of Teens and Young Adults
What’s the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? When does dieting become dangerous? If you’re concerned about your child’s physical or...
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