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June 26, 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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June 26, 2024

New Digital Storytelling Guide Developed to Support Emotional Well-Being of Content Creators and Their Audiences Unveiled at VidCon

The free, mobile-friendly hub addresses creator-specific mental health challenges and supports positive mental health narratives.   [June 26, 2024, New York City] — The...

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June 6, 2024

The Jed Foundation Develops New Suicide Postvention Guidebook for Off-Campus College Student Housing

[June 6, 2024, Austin, Texas & New York City] – The Jed Foundation (JED), in partnership with the College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy...

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June 4, 2024

2024 JED Gala Honors Co-Founder Phillip M. Satow, Maybelline New York, and Student Mental Health Advocates

Record-breaking amount of $3.9 million raised to scale JED’s life-saving work as organization commemorates 25 years of unwavering commitment to protecting emotional health...

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May 30, 2024

The Jed Foundation Awarded $1 Million Grant by Pharmavite to Scale Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programming

Grant from the makers of Nature Made® vitamins will expand JED’s life-saving work, reaching more than 6.5 million students nationwide [May 30, 2024-California...

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May 23, 2024

PINK with Purpose Project Honors 10 Generation Z Advocates Strengthening Communities & Promoting Positive Mental Health Nationwide

The Jed Foundation and Victoria’s Secret PINK award $25,000 each for projects that include a documentary film, wellness events and mental health research...

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May 7, 2024

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,...

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May 3, 2024

The Jed Foundation and State Higher Education Executive Officers Association Convene Top Policy Leaders for System-Wide Mental Health Progress

Key voices in higher education policy and mental health gathered in Minneapolis to discuss progress and potential for student wellness. [May 3, 2024,...

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May 2, 2024

Maybelline New York Mental Health Program Spotlighted in Mini Docu-Series Presented by the WHO Foundation

    In a new mini-documentary series presented by the WHO Foundation, Maybelline New York is spotlighted for its meaningful efforts to impact global mental...

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April 25, 2024

Former “Dance Moms” Star Nia Sioux Highlights Mental Health with “Seize the Awkward” in Directorial Debut

 Kenzie Ziegler, GAYLE among stars also featured in new digital content series for Mental Health Awareness Month NEW YORK, NY (April 25, 2024) —...

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April 23, 2024

Media Statement: The Jed Foundation (JED) Commends the Biden-Harris Administration’s Updated National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and First-Ever Federal Action Plan

April 23, 2024, New York City —The Jed Foundation (JED) stands in full support of the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National...

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April 18, 2024

New Report Documents Lower Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Planning, and Attempts on College Campuses Implementing The Jed Foundation’s Comprehensive Mental Health Approach

Students are 25% less likely to report a suicide attempt, 13% less likely to report suicidal planning, have lower average anxiety and depression...

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April 1, 2024

The Jed Foundation’s 17th Annual Student Voice of Mental Health Awards Honor Rick Yang and Areli Rosales

Both students are leading advocacy initiatives to build support systems and encourage help-seeking among youth in their school communities. [April 1, 2024, New...

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