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July 19, 2023 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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July 19, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Issues New Report, Urging Action to Ensure Metaverse Environments Prioritize the Mental Health and Safety of Youth

The report, in partnership with Raising Good Gamers, provides recommendations for policymakers, developers, caregivers, and other stakeholders to expand the benefits and safety...

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July 18, 2023

New Patient Survey Shows Pervasive Disparities in Access Between Mental Health and Substance Use Versus Physical Health Care

Leading mental health and employer groups come together around health system solutions for the nation’s “staggering public health challenge” in mental health. [JULY...

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June 30, 2023

Following the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Student Debt Relief Plan, JED Urges Leaders to Find a New Path Toward Financial Solvency for America’s Youth

The Jed Foundation (JED) is disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to sustain challenges to President Biden’s student debt relief plan, which would...

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June 16, 2023

NYS Governor Kathy Hochul Convenes Inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit

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June 9, 2023

Selena Gomez, CVS Health, Huntsman Foundation, and Inspirational Students Honored at 2023 JED Gala in New York City

$1.7+ million raised to continue JED’s critical work protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults nationwide [June 9, 2023,...

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May 19, 2023

The Jed Foundation and Mindset by DIVE Studios collaborate for K-Pop and AAPI-focused content series starring SEVENTEEN’s WONWOO and The Rose

The first episode of the series, aimed at reaching AAPI youth, is available now on the Mindset YouTube channel to stream globally for...

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May 16, 2023

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Supports Scaling of JED Campus with $545,000 Grant

LANSDOWNE, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced $1,745,000 in new grant funding dedicated to supporting the mental health of young...

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May 15, 2023

The Jed Foundation Awarded $1 Million Grant From WoodNext Foundation to Establish Schools Support Team in Texas

Statewide scaling of mental health and suicide prevention initiatives will support Texas youth and foster a community of care. [May 15, 2023-Texas and...

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May 8, 2023

The Jed Foundation Receives Rite Aid Healthy Futures Grant to Expand Its Transformative Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative for School Districts

The Jed Foundation Receives Rite Aid Healthy Futures Grant to Expand Its Transformative Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative for School Districts  ...

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May 1, 2023

Policy Change Advocate and Mental Health Expert Dr. Zainab Okolo Joins The Jed Foundation As Inaugural Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Government Relations

Policy Change Advocate and Mental Health Expert Dr. Zainab Okolo Joins The Jed Foundation As Inaugural Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and...

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April 14, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Hosts New Neon Nights Mental Health Program at University of Tampa

JED encourages college campuses across the U.S. to “glow for mental health” [April 14, 2023-Tampa, Florida and New York, New York] — The...

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April 11, 2023

JED and AASA Form Exclusive Partnership to Develop Comprehensive Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Approach for Districts Nationwide

[April 11, 2023-Alexandria, Virginia and New York, New York] The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, are pleased to announce...

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