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National & Local Media Coverage of JED’s 2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Award (SVMHA) Honorees

Find news coverage of JED’s 2026 SVMHA recipients – Sarah Shelke of Cupertino, California and Kyra Wagner of Nashville, Tennessee – who were recognized for their exceptional advocacy on behalf of peers and local school systems.

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ABC News One: Students honored for advancing mental health awareness

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