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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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August 23, 2022
As an adolescent suicidologist, I have worked closely with many families who are worried about losing someone close to them. I am also...
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August 22, 2022
As college students head back to school each year, they are often required to navigate new social situations, living environments, and educational settings—all...
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August 18, 2022
By understanding how social media affects the self-image of teens and young adults, change-makers in the tech and mental health spaces can work...
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July 26, 2022
July is known as BIPOC Mental Health Month, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and at JED, Equity in Mental Health Month. Regardless...
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July 26, 2022
This July, The Jed Foundation (JED) is pleased to welcome Kurt Michael, PhD, as Senior Clinical Director. He will lead the development of...
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July 21, 2022
July is known as BIPOC Mental Health Month, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and at JED, Equity in Mental Health Month. Regardless...
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May 31, 2022
Crystal Widado (they/them) is one of two winners of this year’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award. Now in its 15th year, this...
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May 31, 2022
Joseph Sexton is one of two winners who will receive this year’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award. Now in its 15th year,...
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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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