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February 28, 2022
5 Things to Know About Self-Injury
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 28, 2022
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Anticipated Youth Mental Health Trends in 2026
By John MacPhee As we enter 2026, young people are growing up in systems that are fragmenting, automating, and, in some cases, withdrawing human care.
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February 25, 2022
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...
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February 25, 2022
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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January 20, 2022
5 Mental Health Tips for the New Year
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
These Numbers Fill Me with Hope
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 20, 2021
The Mental Health Benefits of Giving and Receiving
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
A Note from the JED Founders
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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November 24, 2021
Self-Care for the Holidays
Nine tips for practicing self-care during “the most wonderful time of the year” The holiday season is often a festive and joyful time...
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November 16, 2021
Beyond a Win
Something terrifying and unexpected happened to me. By making the right choices, I am here today to share my story. I grew up...
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October 26, 2021
If I Could Do It Over: Understanding Substance Misuse
I always feel a pit in my stomach that starts around the holiday season. At family gatherings, my eyes scan the room in...
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September 7, 2021
Building Back Better: The Building Blocks of Resilience
There’s a lot of talk about resilience these days. Perhaps it’s a result living through a pandemic, facing existential questions related to humanity’s...
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August 3, 2021
Why Trusting Your Teen Can Smooth the Path Through Adolescence
Teenagers, by their very nature, are risk takers. Developmentally, they’re at an age where they are trying to gain independence and may resist...
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