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May 8, 2023

The Jed Foundation Receives Rite Aid Healthy Futures Grant to Expand Its Transformative Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative for School Districts

The Jed Foundation Receives Rite Aid Healthy Futures Grant to Expand Its Transformative Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative for School Districts  ...

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May 1, 2023

Policy Change Advocate and Mental Health Expert Dr. Zainab Okolo Joins The Jed Foundation As Inaugural Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Government Relations

Policy Change Advocate and Mental Health Expert Dr. Zainab Okolo Joins The Jed Foundation As Inaugural Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and...

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April 14, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Hosts New Neon Nights Mental Health Program at University of Tampa

JED encourages college campuses across the U.S. to “glow for mental health” [April 14, 2023-Tampa, Florida and New York, New York] — The...

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April 11, 2023

JED and AASA Form Exclusive Partnership to Develop Comprehensive Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Approach for Districts Nationwide

[April 11, 2023-Alexandria, Virginia and New York, New York] The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, are pleased to announce...

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April 4, 2023

Students Audrey Wang and Jose Caballero Honored With The Jed Foundation’s 16th Annual Student Voice of Mental Health Award for Their Influential Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Work in School, Community, and Digital Spaces

Both students’ efforts have fostered equity and inclusion among their peers and caring adults on campus, while promoting emotional health awareness across campuses...

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March 31, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Announces New Neon Nights Mental Health Event

After successful pilot program at Stevens Institute of Technology,  JED encourages college campuses across the U.S. to “glow for mental health”     ...

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March 2, 2023

Mayor Adams Unveils Ambitious Mental Health Agenda Focused On Improving Family And Child Mental Health, Addressing Overdose Crisis, And Expanding Serious Mental Illness Support

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February 24, 2023

Follett Higher Education and The Jed Foundation Partner to Expand Access to Mental Health Resources for Black Students

Follett commits $25,000 donation to help support mental health initiatives geared toward students of color WESTCHESTER, IL, and NEW YORK (February 24, 2023)...

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February 17, 2023

Rebecca Benghiat Receives Friend of AASA Award at National Conference on Education

San Antonio, Texas – February 17, 2023 – AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is pleased to announce that the 2023 recipients of the...

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February 6, 2023

Rinna Beauty Designates The Jed Foundation as Charitable Partner

Founder Lisa Rinna Supports Mission of Youth Mental Wellness Rinna Beauty has signed to be a charitable partner with The Jed Foundation (JED),...

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January 24, 2023

JED Partners with Chegg for Inaugural Student Mental Health Week

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November 7, 2022

Education Leader and Mental Health Professional Tony J. Walker Joins The Jed Foundation as First Senior Vice President of Academic Programs

Walker will lead efforts to scale JED’s high school and higher education programs and operations to protect emotional health and prevent suicide among...