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January 15, 2026 Press Release

Restoring Mental Health Funding Was the Right Move. It Saved Lives.

[January 15, 2026, New York, New York] — Last night’s decision to restore billions of dollars in federal mental health and substance use grants was

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December 10, 2025

Despite risks, most teens are regular users of social media; most have used chatbots

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December 9, 2025

Where Suicide Preventions Starts: A Student’s Perspective

The places young people go every day are where suicide prevention needs to be strongest — schools, campuses, afterschool programs, and community organizations....

JED In The Media

December 8, 2025

National & Local Media Coverage on MacKenzie Scott’s $40 million gift to The Jed Foundation (JED)

Find local and national news coverage on the second unrestricted gift from Ms. Scott to advance JED’s mission of protecting emotional health and...

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Press Release

December 5, 2025

The Jed Foundation Receives $40 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott

The unrestricted gift is the second since 2022 and will advance JED’s mission to support emotional well-being and prevent suicide for teens and...

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December 1, 2025

Armitron Closes Out 50th Anniversary Giving Year with The Jed Foundation (JED)

Armitron Closes Out 50th Anniversary Giving Year with The Jed Foundation (JED) Armitron Donates 50 Watches to Support Youth Mental Health and Suicide...

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November 24, 2025

When Young People Turn to AI for Emotional Support: JED’s Response to the APA’s New Advisory

The American Psychological Association’s new APA Health Advisory on the Use of Generative AI Chatbots and Wellness Applications for Mental Health offers one...