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September 4, 2025 Press Release

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and The Jed Foundation Announce Intent to Merge As Equals; Becoming The Nation’s Largest Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Suicide Prevention Across The Lifespan

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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September 4, 2025

The Jed Foundation (JED) Hosts Congressional Briefing on Pathways to Strengthen Student Mental Health in the Classroom, Campus, and Digital Realm

College students, mental health experts, and policymakers came together to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and examine the life-saving role of federal investments...

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July 22, 2025

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Partners with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Launch Mental Health Plan for 110,000 Students

New framework responds to urgent student needs and builds momentum for statewide action [July 22, 2025 VERSAILLES, Ky] — The Kentucky Community and...

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July 17, 2025

JED Launches New Programming to Strengthen Mental Health Support in Fraternities and Sororities

Initiative offers expert support, evidence-informed guidance to promote young adult emotional health and prevent suicide. [July 17, 2025, New York City] — Fraternities...

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July 3, 2025

The Jed Foundation Condemns Final Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” as a Grave Setback for Youth Mental Health

Lawmakers Chose $1 Trillion in Medicaid Cuts, 12 Million People Projected to Lose Health Coverage New York, NY — The Jed Foundation (JED)...

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July 1, 2025

The Jed Foundation Warns of Devastating Youth Mental Health Impact as Senate Advances “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Urges Lawmakers to Reject nearly $1 Trillion in Medicaid Cuts  New York, NY — The Jed Foundation (JED) today issued a stark warning...

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July 1, 2025

JED Applauds Senate Rejection of Harmful AI Moratorium Proposal, Urges Congress to Continue Support for Youth Mental Health

New York, NY — The Jed Foundation (JED) applauds the near-unanimous Senate vote early this morning to adopt Senator Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) amendment...

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June 11, 2025

The Jed Foundation Student Voice of Mental Health Awards Honor Rohan Satija and Nora Sun

Students recognized for mental health advocacy in their school communities [June 11, 2025, NEW YORK CITY] —  The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading...

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June 9, 2025

White House Officially Proposes Cutting National Suicide Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trump administration’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 calls to eliminate funding for the 988 Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ youth services, confirming leaked reports...

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June 5, 2025

2025 JED Gala Honors Victoria’s Secret PINK, Eric Nam, Ally Love, and Student Mental Health Advocates

[June 5, 2025, New York City] — The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its annual gala on June 4 at Cipriani Wall Street in New...

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May 28, 2025

Pennsylvania Recognizes 15 Postsecondary Institutions for Efforts to Support Student Mental Health and Prevent Suicide

The Pennsylvania Department of Education designated 15 postsecondary institutions as PA CARES campuses [May 28, 2025, Harrisburg, PA] – Today at Temple University,...

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May 22, 2025

House Bill Risks Lives: The Jed Foundation (JED) Urges Senate to Preserve Medicaid

House-passed bill would leave millions without coverage and severely reduce school-based mental health funding. New York, NY — Early this morning, the U.S....

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May 13, 2025

Talking Rain and The Jed Foundation (JED) Launch Workshop Curriculum Designed to Prevent Student-Athlete Suicide

PRESTON, Wash., May 12, 2025 – In alignment with its mission to support healthy communities and personal wellbeing, Talking Rain Beverage Company®, makers...

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