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September 5, 2019 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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September 5, 2019

Seize the Awkward Partners with Musicians Aminé, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to Encourage Young Adults to Start a Conversation About Mental Health

Additional partners activating throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month include Billboard, Café Grumpy, Facebook, Goodtype, Initiative, Reddit, Snap and UPROXX NEW YORK, NY, September...

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August 27, 2019

The Jed Foundation Statement on Release of U.S. Presidential Candidate Positions on Mental Health and Addiction

New York, N.Y., August 27, 2019 — The Jed Foundation (JED) is a proud member of Mental Health For US, a nonpartisan, educational...

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August 20, 2019

New Initiative to Support Graduate Student Mental Health and Wellness

Washington, D.C. — The Council of Graduate Schools, (CGS) an association of universities that grant master’s and doctoral degrees, and The Jed Foundation...

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July 9, 2019

As Mental Health Issues and Suicide Rates Climb, EVERFI Launches New Courses to Help Colleges and Universities Support Students During Transitional Period

Survey data finds students more likely to turn to friends for help and support, but majority of students lack training related to mental...

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June 10, 2019

“Mental Health For US” Launched Ahead of 2020 Election Season

June 10, 2019 Washington, D.C. – Eight of the nation’s most prominent mental health and addiction organizations united today to launch Mental Health for...

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June 10, 2019

The Jed Foundation Joins Seven Leading Organizations to Launch Mental Health for US Coalition

National coalition aims to elevate mental health and addiction during 2020 election cycle. New York, NY, June 10, 2019 – The Jed Foundation...

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June 10, 2019

The Jed Foundation Hosts Annual Gala Honoring Leadership in Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

Inspirational Evening Celebrates Those Who Protect the Mental Health of Our Nation’s Youth NEW YORK, June 6, 2019 — The Jed Foundation (JED),...

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June 6, 2019

Kate Spade New York Fulfills 1 Million Dollar Donation Commitment in Support of Mental Wellness to Honor Anniversary of Founder’s Passing

NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 5, 2019) – In tribute to the one year anniversary since the passing of the company’s founder and namesake,...

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April 17, 2019

Orygen and The Jed Foundation Launch #chatsafe in the U.S., First Evidence-Based Guidelines to Help Young People Talk Safely Online About Suicide

NEW YORK, April 17, 2019 – Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, in collaboration with the Stanford Psychiatry Center...

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February 15, 2019

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Forms Partnership with The Jed Foundation to Offer Members an Online Mental Health Resource Center

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity is pleased to announce a partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that exists to protect emotional...

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February 6, 2019

Robert Rooney Joins Board of Directors of The Jed Foundation

NEW YORK, February 6, 2019–The Jed Foundation (JED), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for our nation’s teens...

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January 26, 2019

The Jed Foundation and Duke to Host Mental Wealth Day for Duke Women’s Basketball vs. Syracuse Women’s Basketball Game

DURHAM, N.C.— Duke Women’s Basketball, in partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED) and Duke University CAPS, is excited to host the first “Mental Wealth...

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