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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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October 31, 2021

Ask the Expert – Managing Big Emotions

Many of us are dealing with big emotions. The pandemic, racial tensions, climate change, political polarization, and the uncertainty it all brings can...

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JED In The Media

October 31, 2021

Crisis on Campus: Mental Health Counselors Are Feeling the Crush

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October 28, 2021

A Conversation with The D’Amelios

Dr. Janis Whitlock, senior advisor at JED, talks all things mental health and social media with Marc and Heidi D’Amelio, stars of Hulu’s...

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JED In The Media

October 26, 2021

Addressing the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Students

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Blog

October 26, 2021

If I Could Do It Over: Understanding Substance Misuse

I always feel a pit in my stomach that starts around the holiday season. At family gatherings, my eyes scan the room in...

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JED In The Media

October 14, 2021

College Students Struggle with Mental Health as Pandemic Drags On

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