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May 30, 2024 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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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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February 12, 2024

JED Partners with Chegg for 2nd Annual Global Student Mental Health Week Amid Growing Loneliness Epidemic

Global organizations join Chegg to elevate conversations around student mental health, taking place February 26 – March 3. SANTA CLARA, Calif., February 13,...

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January 26, 2024

The Jed Foundation Supports NYC Mayor Adams’ Youth Mental Health Topics in Third State of the City Address

Address Outlined Ambitious Plans to Establish Department of Sustainable Delivery, Support 400,000 Green Economy Jobs, Build New Housing on Public Land, Expand NYC...

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