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December 5, 2023 Press Release

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 scores, and

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December 5, 2023

Five Tips for Embracing the Season: A Guide to Safeguarding Your Mental Health When Heading Home for the Holidays

December 5, 2023, NEW YORK CITY —The holiday season is often regarded as a festive time full of family, friends, and joy. But...

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November 17, 2023

Campi Hosts JED’s Fourth-Annual Florida Gala Benefitting Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programs for Local Schools, Students

On Thursday, Nov. 9, The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its fourth-annual Florida Gala at The Ray Hotel’s new Delray Beach restaurant, Campi, raising...

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November 16, 2023

The Jed Foundation Applauds Newly Unveiled Tele-Mental Health Service for NYC Teens

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan...

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November 14, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Unveils New Youth Mental Health Policy Strategies Following Inaugural Policy Summit

JED convened diverse stakeholders in Washington, D.C. to advance youth mental health strategies and systems November 14, 2023 – NEW YORK – The...

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November 13, 2023

Nurturing Mental Health in 2024: Your Guide to Connected Conversations

Learn ways to start important, vulnerable intergenerational conversations that are the foundation of strong, supportive relationships. November 13, 2023 (New York) — It’s...

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October 13, 2023

White House Holds Mental Health Roundtable with Entertainment Industry Leaders to Help Normalize Mental Health Conversations

Leaders and experts from On Our Sleeves, The Jed Foundation, Hollywood Committee, USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, and JWB led discussion tied to World...

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October 10, 2023

College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition Launches Second Annual Survey to 800,000 Students; Expands Partnerships with Mental Health Nonprofits

Largest college student questionnaire of its kind to provide benchmarking for 2024 Thriving College Students Index Report OCTOBER 10, 2023. AUSTIN, TX –...

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September 26, 2023

JED Supports Reintroduction of Bipartisan Bill to Improve Student Mental Health

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September 26, 2023

Megan Thee Stallion Says “Check In On Your Friends” in New PSA with Seize the Awkward

Grammy Award-Winning Artist & Philanthropist Joins the National Campaign Encouraging Young Adults to Reach Out to Each Other NEW YORK, NY (September 26,...

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September 19, 2023

A Fresh Start: First-Year Students Can Protect Their Mental Health This Back-to-School Season

For many first-year students, the start of college can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Life transitions are so much easier and enjoyable with...

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September 19, 2023

JED High School Delivered By Forefront Suicide Prevention Launches Free Training and Technical Assistance Programming in Washington State

Expertly trained staff to implement a localized and comprehensive approach for youth mental health promotion and suicide prevention at regional high schools  New...

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August 31, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) and State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) Launch Student Mental Health and Wellness Learning Community

New partnership aims to advance educational success and enable students to thrive by reimagining state- and system-wide policies protecting youth mental health. New...

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