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Protecting Youth Mental Health and Preventing Suicide in the Age of AI Artificial intelligence is reshaping how teens and young adults learn, connect, and seek
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June 22, 2023
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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June 9, 2023
By Lauren Patetta Feeling connected to community is critical to mental health and can significantly reduce suicide risk. Seize the Awkward—a campaign...
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May 25, 2023
When Camille Hyde from The CW’s “All American: Homecoming” spoke to a crowd of Clark Atlanta University students last month, she said: “I’m...
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May 10, 2023
By Brenda Leger, Former JED Social Work Intern As a child of immigrants, walking the stage to accept my Bachelor of Social Work...
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April 6, 2023
This Mental Health Awareness Month, JED is focused on creating connection, which is key to emotional well-being. Whether it’s our roommates, our family,...
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February 3, 2023
Online sports betting has become an increasingly popular activity for many young people (18+) due to expanded accessibility and legalization, but the mental...
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December 27, 2022
A special message from Actor and JED Supporter Mayim Bialik I am as unapologetically nerdy as many of my television characters portray. We...
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December 21, 2022
When you support JED, your gift has a dramatic impact on teens and young adults. They receive emotional support, connectedness, and the skills...
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December 20, 2022
No one believes a suicide can happen…until it unfortunately does. That’s why the work of The Jed Foundation matters. Each kid matters. Our...
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November 10, 2022
One of the most important actions that schools can take to provide better care to students is to increase access to counseling services....
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November 10, 2022
Before accepting the position of Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Ithaca College, Brian Peterson had already heard of The Jed Foundation...
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November 10, 2022
This fall, Seton Hall University’s Theta Delta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) debuted its Sapphire Ball, an annual dance that doubles as...
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