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April 21, 2026 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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JED In The Media

June 2, 2022

Heartbreak…and Hope

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JED In The Media

June 2, 2022

Would a ‘Designated Advocate’ Help Students in Crisis?

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JED In The Media

June 1, 2022

St. Lawrence Student Government Gives $1 Million in Support of Student Mental Health Care

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Press Release

Press Release

June 1, 2022

The Jed Foundation and United Educators Partner to Increase Support for Student Mental Health at High Schools and Colleges

UE to offer premium discounts to members launching JED Campus or JED High School NEW YORK & BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Jed Foundation (JED), a...

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May 31, 2022

Student Voice of Mental Health Award Winner Crystal Widado Is Using Their Passion for Journalism and Debate to Ignite Vital Conversations about Mental Health

Crystal Widado (they/them) is one of two winners of this year’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award. Now in its 15th year, this...

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May 31, 2022

Student Voice of Mental Health Award Winner Joseph Sexton is Committed to Changing the Way We Discuss Mental Healthcare

Joseph Sexton is one of two winners who will receive this year’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award. Now in its 15th year,...

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