The latest news and updates from JED
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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March 31, 2021
$10.8 million in grants awarded to organizations from across the United States providing direct services and innovative systems-enabling solutions to improve access to...
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March 15, 2021
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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