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August 30, 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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August 30, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Launches Suicide Postvention Services

Custom consulting services help schools, districts, and higher education institutions protect the emotional well-being of their students and school communities in the aftermath...

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August 17, 2023

The Jed Foundation and Mindset by DIVE Studios launch new video collection starring Korean indie rock band The Rose

The first of three episodes, part of an ongoing initiative to reach AAPI youth, is available now on the Mindset YouTube channel to...

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August 9, 2023

Macy’s Partners with JED and NAMI for a Brighter School Year with 2nd Annual Youth Mental Health Fundraiser

Own your style at every age with back-to-school trends in apparel, accessories, dorm room must-haves and one-of-a-kind finds. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Macy’s kicks off...

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August 1, 2023

Chartwells Higher Education Partners with The Jed Foundation to Foster a Sense of Community and Belonging in the 2023-2024 School Year

“Joy-Ful” campaign returns for a third year to help students feel supported as they navigate through a new school year CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug...

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July 31, 2023

The Jed Foundation (JED) Announces Board Transition Plan

JED Board Member Michael Satow to Assume Position Co-founder; Phillip Satow to Retire as Board Chair July 31, 2023 – NEW YORK –...

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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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