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March 15, 2021 Press Release

Stigma Is Not Top Barrier for Teens Seeking Mental Health Support

New research by The Jed Foundation (JED) shows teens are more concerned about feeling that others wouldn’t understand them, discomfort surrounding emotional conversations, and perceived

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March 15, 2021

JED Endorses New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-3) introduced the Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act, legislation to support positive mental...

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March 2, 2021

Ascend at the Aspen Institute and The Jed Foundation Announce Partnership To Develop a Mental Health Framework Focused on Students who are Parents

Based on results from a literature review released today, leaders will develop evidence-based resources and expert-informed recommendations to address the mental health needs...

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February 16, 2021

The Jed Foundation Announces New, Innovative Comprehensive Approach for High Schools to Strengthen Suicide Prevention

The new framework is a public health, systematic approach that schools can use to assess and strengthentheir policies and programs to protect emotional...

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January 8, 2021

Leaders in Tech, Healthcare, and Business Join The Jed Foundation’s Board of Directors During its 20th Anniversary Year

JED has partnered with 340 colleges, representing over 20% of students across the U.S., to protect emotional health and prevent suicide. NEW YORK,...

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October 1, 2020

McGraw Hill Teams with The Jed Foundation to Support Student Mental Health and Wellbeing

College students can find help and information through McGraw Hill digital platforms during this time of stress and increased risk NEW YORK, N.Y....

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September 10, 2020

Seize the Awkward Partners with Guild Wars 2 Game, Chegg.org and Media Platforms to Encourage Young People to Check in on Their Friends’ Mental Health Amid Unprecedented 2020 Back-to-School Season

New research from Chegg.org and Seize the Awkward reveals that amid coronavirus nearly half of college (46%) and high school (47%) students feel...

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September 9, 2020

The Jed Foundation Launches the Morgan Stanley Scholarship Fund to Support Schools in Implementing Signature Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program

Six colleges have been selected as recipients of the first cohort of the new fund with additional scholarships available for up to 50...

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August 11, 2020

Study Reveals One in Four International College Students Seek Mental Health Support Due to Stress

The new study, published by Morneau Shepell and The Jed Foundation (JED), showed that access to different kinds of mental health support modalities...

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July 22, 2020

The Jed Foundation Joins Major Federal Agencies and Private Sector Groups to Unite on a Mental Health & Suicide Prevention National Response to COVID-19

First-of-its-kind effort launched by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention is being guided by a Steering Committee, led by the Director of...

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May 14, 2020

Seize the Awkward Reminds Young People Everywhere That You Don’t Need to Be There, to Be There

The campaign launches “Whatever Gets You Talking,” a music video featuring rapper Akinyemi, pop icon Meghan Trainor and music and digital stars Addison...

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April 10, 2020

The Jed Foundation (JED) Launches #LoveIsLouder Action Center to Protect Emotional Health and Promote Wellness during COVID-19 Crisis

Comprehensive Action Center offers tips, tools and resources for staying calm, kind, active, and connected while staying in and staying safe. The Jed...

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April 1, 2020

Crisis Text Line and The Jed Foundation Launch Mental Health Podcast with Stacy London

In “Could Be Better, tbh” celebrities including Busy Phillps, Jameela Jamil, and Dear Evan Hansen’s Benj Pasek open up about loneliness, anxiety, and...

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