The latest news and updates from JED
By John MacPhee As we enter 2026, young people are growing up in systems that are fragmenting, automating, and, in some cases, withdrawing human care.
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September 25, 2025
Fifteen leading nonprofits join inaugural cohort to advance mental health support and suicide prevention for more than 1.8 million youth [September 25, 2025,...
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September 16, 2025
In its second year of the program, JED and District 79 will draw on initial data to create actionable plans to promote emotional...
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September 15, 2025
Held during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the exclusive items and experiences include a Logitech gaming set signed by Shroud, a VIP Red Sox...
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September 4, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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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