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August 4, 2026 Press Release

YMCA of the USA and The Jed Foundation Collaborate on Comprehensive, Community-Based Mental Health Support for Young People

The new national partnership will bring expert technical assistance, coaching, and crisis planning to local YMCAs and their youth through training, resources, and strategic guidance.

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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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JED In The Media

January 24, 2022

Students Embrace Peer Mental Health Counseling

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JED In The Media

January 24, 2022

‘Why Did This Happen?’: Three Questions We Always Ask About Suicide

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JED In The Media

January 24, 2022

U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit

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JED In The Media

January 21, 2022

Fostering Wellness During a Time of Continued COVID Uncertainty

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