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December 10, 2025 Blog

Anticipated Youth Mental Health Trends in 2026

By John MacPhee As we enter 2026, young people are growing up in systems that are fragmenting, automating, and, in some cases, withdrawing human care.

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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 30, 2025

Student Mental Health Challenges Persist

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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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October 9, 2025

Community-Based Organizations Must Be Part of the Student Mental Health Solution

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