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July 25, 2024
Reflecting on Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
By Erlinda Delacruz As a Filipina, I recognize the strength and resilience I see in my people. We have survived hundreds of years...
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July 25, 2024
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and The Jed Foundation Announce Intent to Merge As Equals; Becoming The Nation’s Largest Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Suicide Prevention Across The Lifespan
The union of AFSP/JED leverages complementary strengths of both organizations and combined annual operating budget of approximately $75 million to drive greater impact and save more lives
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July 12, 2024
JED Commemorates National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, sometimes referred to as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month. It...
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June 26, 2024
Reflections From the Aspen Institute’s Health Strategy Group and Aspen Ideas Health Festival: A Deep Dive Into Youth Mental Health
By Dr. Zainab Okolo, SVP, Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations Last week, I had the immense privilege of attending the...
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June 18, 2024
DCA District Spotlight: Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland
In March 2024, The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced the selection of 15 school districts to participate in...
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June 10, 2024
2024 JED Gala Celebrates 25 Years of Impact and Raises $3.9 Million
The Jed Foundation (JED) raised a record-breaking $3.9 million at its annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, June 3. The sold-out...
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May 14, 2024
District Spotlight: Hardin Public Schools in Montana
In March 2024, The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced the selection of 15 school districts to participate in the District Comprehensive...
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May 10, 2024
6 Key Action Items From “The Wellness Blueprint,” a Convening of Top Higher Education and Mental Health Policy Leaders
By Jessica Hicks From April 29 to May 1, 2024, The Jed Foundation (JED) and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO),...
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May 1, 2024
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is a time of renewal and this Mental Health Awareness Month, JED’s theme, “Grow Forward Together,” inspires us to build resilience within...
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March 25, 2024
Cyberbullying Resources for Parents and Caregivers
As caring and supportive adults, we aspire to guide youth toward becoming compassionate, understanding, and resilient individuals. In a world where social and...
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March 14, 2024
Navigating Change: Managing the Emotional Impact of a Potential TikTok Ban
At The Jed Foundation (JED), we understand that the potential ban of TikTok is raising questions and concerns among many teens and young...
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March 1, 2024
Cecilia Gentili: Pioneering Activist and Cherished Friend
By Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth Cecilia was one of those people who didn’t need a last name. If you said “Cecilia” in a group...
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February 1, 2024
Honoring Our Heritage, Nurturing Our Mental Health: A Black History Month Reflection
By Jessica Orenstein As a young Black woman, this Black History Month feels particularly poignant. It’s a time when we celebrate the richness...
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