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February 6, 2024 Press Release

Fraternities Impact Mental Health of Their Members and College Campuses, Administrators and Student Leaders Encouraged to Support Well-Being

New report by The Jed Foundation (JED) examines the mental health implications of fraternity membership and provides actionable strategies for improving the emotional well-being of

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February 6, 2024

The Jed Foundation (JED) Recommendations for Safeguarding Youth Well-Being on Social Media Platforms

The Jed Foundation (JED) Recommendations for Safeguarding Youth Well-Being on Social Media Platforms Social media can provide a source of connection and identity-affirming...

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July 19, 2023

Can the Metaverse Be Good for Youth Mental Health? Youth-Centered Strategies for Ensuring and Enhancing the Mental Health and Safety of Young People in the Metaverse

The U.S. Surgeon General has called on the country to take a ‘safety first’ approach to the online lives of youth. This report...

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June 6, 2023

The Power of Social Connectedness: Endorsing the Surgeon General’s Approach to Resolving America’s “Epidemic of Loneliness”

Loneliness is not an isolated, individual experience; it has the potential to negatively affect entire communities, with long-lasting consequences. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy...

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June 2, 2023

Preventing Youth Suicide Requires a Collaborative Effort to Promote Gun Safety

Suicidal crises often escalate quickly. Nearly half (48%) of people who made a serious suicide attempt said they had first thought about making...

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May 23, 2023

JED’s Response to the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health

As part of his ongoing and comprehensive initiative to support the well-being and mental health of our nation’s youth, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy...

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October 31, 2022

Elections Are Stressful, But Civic Engagement Is Good for Youth Mental Health

Regardless of political affiliation, election season can be a time of profound stress for adults in the United States. In 2020, 68% cited...

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October 27, 2022

JED Urges Greater Understanding of the Connection Between Substance Misuse and Youth Mental Health

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are the most likely to misuse drugs, and 90% of adults with a substance...

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September 8, 2022

This Back to School Season, Mental Health Support for Students Matters Even More

Heading back to school can be challenging for teenagers and young adults. Factors that can impact a student’s mental health include changing schedules,...

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August 16, 2022

JED Urges Informed Approach to Reporting on Mass Shootings

While mass shootings are relatively rare in comparison to other forms of gun violence—for example, suicides accounted for more than half of gun...

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August 1, 2022

JED Urges Research Into Telehealth Effectiveness for Youth Mental Health

From remote schooling and socializing to news gathering and entertainment, today’s young people spend much of their time online—and The Jed Foundation (JED)...

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July 11, 2022

Words Matter: How the Media’s Language Impacts Mental Health

While media coverage of mental health has increased in recent years, the language used in articles, social media posts, and videos needs to...

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June 13, 2022

How Influencers Can Help Shape Safe Conversations About Mental Health

In order to connect young people with the resources they need to protect their mental health, it’s important to understand how they typically...

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