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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

February 7, 2022

Students, Staff Identify Mental Health Treatment Barriers Amid Rising Need

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Press Release

February 7, 2022

The Jed Foundation Receives $15 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

The unrestricted gift recognizes JED’s ongoing efforts to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults. NEW YORK, New York,...

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February 3, 2022

How Muhlenberg Is Supporting Student Wellbeing

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Video

February 2, 2022

JED Voices Video: ALONZO on Mental Health and Resilience

Alonzo Russell, who goes by ALONZO, is an L.A.-based recording artist. He came into the national spotlight as a semi-finalist on “America’s Got...

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JED's POV

February 1, 2022

Suicides in the Black Community Indicate Urgent Need for Equity in Mental Health

The Jed Foundation (JED) is saddened to hear of Cheslie Kryst’s death by apparent suicide this weekend in New York City. The 30-year-old...

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January 24, 2022

Students Embrace Peer Mental Health Counseling

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