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June 6, 2024 Blog

Anticipated Youth Mental Health Trends in 2026

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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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 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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March 20, 2024

15 School Districts Join JED and AASA in Transformational Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program for Pre-K-12 Students

Pilot cohort convenes March 20-21 with districts across 14 states, serving  diverse populations of students in rural, suburban, and urban communities. [March 20, 2024-Alexandria,...

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February 26, 2024

Kentucky Higher Education System Partners With The Jed Foundation to Prioritize Mental Health and Suicide Prevention for Students, Staff, and Faculty

The initiative aims to protect emotional health, prevent suicide, and strengthen connectedness across select college campuses and communities statewide. February 26, 2024, Kentucky...

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