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December 4, 2023
Youth Suicide: Current Trends and the Path to Prevention
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December 4, 2023
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Megan Thee Stallion Says “Check In On Your Friends” in New PSA with Seize the Awkward
Grammy Award-Winning Artist & Philanthropist Joins the National Campaign Encouraging Young Adults to Reach Out to Each Other NEW YORK, NY (September 26, 2023) –
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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
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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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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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JED’s POV: We Must Act Now to Protect Transgender Youth
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March 27, 2023
JED’s POV on Providing Historically Accurate Lessons in Schools Benefits All Students
This year introduced several sweeping legislative efforts to restrict what is taught in schools: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently blocked an AP African...
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February 22, 2023
To Support Black Youth Mental Health, We Must Look to Community-Based Solutions
In 2023, it’s no surprise that Black teens and young adults are struggling. This year’s news cycle has been dominated by examples of...
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JED Reaffirms the Importance of Affirmative Action for American Colleges and Universities
This month, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the preservation of affirmative action programs on college and university campuses in the United...
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A Statement of Support for Those Impacted by Violence at the Universities of Idaho and Virginia
The Jed Foundation (JED) is deeply saddened by news of this week’s tragedies that took the lives of college students at the University...
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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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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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