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May 16, 2022
Challenging the System: One Woman’s Fight for Mental Health Reform
In the years before her son’s death, Michelle Reed took on a caregiver role. The two had always been close, but their relationship...
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By 2030, one-third of America’s workforce will be Generation Z. It’s imperative that companies begin preparing today for the shifts in attitudes, practices, and expectations
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May 16, 2022
In the years before her son’s death, Michelle Reed took on a caregiver role. The two had always been close, but their relationship...
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May 9, 2022
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...
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March 25, 2022
In March of 2020, it was undeniable: The novel coronavirus was a serious threat to public health, and it was heading our way....
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February 28, 2022
Self-injury is when someone deliberately hurts their own body in order to cope with negative emotions (like stress, anxiety, and emotional numbness). Most...
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February 25, 2022
During the pandemic, eating disorder helpline calls increased by as much as 80% while the number of hospitalizations for adolescents with eating disorders...
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February 25, 2022
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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February 23, 2022
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens and young adults in the United States. That rate is growing fastest among...
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January 20, 2022
Five ways to prioritize your mental health as we continue to navigate uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic. The start of the year is...
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December 23, 2021
In the past five years, JED has significantly increased our impact by every measurable metric. We’ve grown the number of schools we partner...
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December 21, 2021
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, 2021
Perhaps no time period is more renowned for its profound benefits and equally profound challenges than the end-of-year holiday season. Mostly, we collectively...
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December 20, 2021
It is difficult to capture the depth of our gratitude to our friends and supporters in a single message. What started 21 years...
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