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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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JED In The Media
December 10, 2025
Despite risks, most teens are regular users of social media; most have used chatbots
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December 8, 2025
National & Local Media Coverage on MacKenzie Scott’s $40 million gift to The Jed Foundation (JED)
Find local and national news coverage on the second unrestricted gift from Ms. Scott to advance JED’s mission of protecting emotional health and...
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November 7, 2025
Former WMU player Marshawn Kneeland’s death prompts call for athlete mental health support
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October 30, 2025
Her 12-year-old son was talking to Grok. It tried to get him to ‘send nudes.’
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October 29, 2025
Character.AI announces major change to its platform amid concerns about child safety
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October 27, 2025
As Federal Cuts Deepen Mental Health Crisis, Philanthropy Scrambles to Fill the Gap
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October 21, 2025
ABC News Interview with Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth on AI Companions and Youth Mental Health
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October 20, 2025
Her 14-year-old was seduced by a Character.AI bot. She says it cost him his life.
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October 10, 2025
National & Local Media Coverage on JED’s partnership with America’s Promise Alliance (APA)
Find local and national news coverage on JED and APA’s work to support emotional well-being supports in community-based organizations (CBOs). The 74: Community-Based...
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October 10, 2025
National & Local Media Coverage on Spotify x JED Impact Award
Find local and national news coverage on the new initiative from The Black List, Spotify, and JED to award five writers with a...
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