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April 18, 2024 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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March 16, 2021

Here’s How Students Are Taking Care of Their Mental Health During the Pandemic

From virtual classes and switching in-person hang outs to online, it’s been a challenging year for students and their mental health. Here’s what...

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March 16, 2021

Revolutionizing the Ways Schools Approach Mental Wellness

An anti-racism approach in mental health programming can change lives. Director of JED High School Implementation Wenima Okoyo helms equity based approaches to...

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March 16, 2021

Empathy and Care for Educators

Nance Roy, EdD, Chief Clinical Officer, discusses supporting the mental health of high school and higher education professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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March 15, 2021

JED Endorses New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-3) introduced the Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act, legislation to support positive mental...

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JED In The Media

March 13, 2021

Students And Parents Worry More About Covid-19 Than Missing In-Person School

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March 9, 2021

Helping Your Teen Find Purpose During the Pandemic

Helping your teen find their meaning and sense of purpose in the world can have positive mental health outcomes. Suzie Button, senior clinical...

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