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October 10, 2023
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October 10, 2023
Press Release
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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October 6, 2023
Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter Raises $9,600 for JED at Clemson University Student Fundraiser
By Lauren Patetta Thanks to the incredible work and dedication of students, the Clemson University chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) raised $9,600...
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October 3, 2023
JED Campus Southern Connecticut State University Creates Well-Being Workbook to Support Students
By Lauren Patetta Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), a JED Campus, recently launched a workbook to help students prioritize their wellness using mental...
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September 29, 2023
Meet the “Glow Getters:” The Students Who Helped Launch Neon Nights
By Lauren Patetta Before the launch of Neon Nights, the student organizers at Stevens Institute of Technology were already well acquainted with mental...
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September 27, 2023
Supporting High School Students’ Mental Health and Wellbeing with The Jed Foundation
Rachel Butler, Branching Minds Branching Minds is excited to partner with The Jed Foundation (JED) to bring essential resources to high school classrooms...
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September 12, 2023
JED Receives 2023 Stevie Award for Nonprofit Organization of the Year
By Lauren Patetta The Jed Foundation (JED) is thrilled to have won a Stevie Award for Nonprofit Organization of the Year. The...
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September 5, 2023
Nasdaq Spotlights The Jed Foundation’s Commitment to Student Mental Health for Back-to-School Season
On Aug. 31, The Jed Foundation (JED) senior leaders, staff, members of the Board of Directors and Leadership Council, students, and school leaders...
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August 25, 2023
From One Intern to Another: Reflections on the JED Summer Internship 2023
By Breanna Georges Last spring, I found myself searching for a meaningful internship program that would amplify my academic pursuits at The New...
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July 26, 2023
JED CEO John MacPhee Moderates Panel on Youth Suicide Prevention at 2023 SNF Nostos Conference
John MacPhee, CEO of The Jed Foundation (JED), joined researchers, activists, and experts from around the world in June for the 2023 Stavros...
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July 20, 2023
For Mental Health Action Day, JED Co-Hosts a Conference With Citrone 33 and MTV
By Lauren Patetta For Mental Health Action Day 2023, The Jed Foundation (JED) traveled to Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers,...
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June 23, 2023
$1.7+ Million Raised for Youth Suicide Prevention at the 2023 JED Gala
The Jed Foundation (JED) raised over $1.7 million at the 2023 JED Gala, which brought together 750 esteemed guests at Cipriani Wall Street...
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June 22, 2023
Connection and Community Can Save Lives: A Pride Month Message from JED’s Chief Medical Officer
By Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth This Pride I’m reflecting on the importance of connection and community for LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults. In his...
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