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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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Students are 25% less likely to report a suicide attempt, 13% less likely to report suicidal planning, have lower average anxiety and depression scores, and
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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 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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November 24, 2021
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
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
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
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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