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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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September 10, 2021

A Conversation with the Cast of Dear Evan Hansen

Adee Shepen, chief development officer at JED, talks with the cast of Dear Evan Hansen about the show and all things mental health.

Press Release

September 9, 2021

Instagram and TikTok Stars Join Seize the Awkward to Help Young Adults Maneuver Life Changes and the Continued Fallout of COVID-19

Campaign taps creators Anna Wannquist, Donovan Beck, Jamie Grace, Maleah Whitten, Phillip Vu, Pink Sweat$, Sedona Prince, and Tessa Violet to encourage friends to start and continue conversations about mental health this September NEW YORK, NY, September 9, 2021 – In support of National...

Blog

September 7, 2021

Building Back Better: The Building Blocks of Resilience

There’s a lot of talk about resilience these days. Perhaps it’s a result living through a pandemic, facing existential questions related to humanity’s...

JED In The Media

September 1, 2021

Under Pressure: Young and Surrounded by Substances

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JED In The Media

August 29, 2021

Guide to Teen Mental Health: Realities in a Post-Pandemic World

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Press Release

August 26, 2021

Kappa Kappa Gamma Embarks on New Philanthropic Purpose Focusing on Mental Health and Well-being

DUBLIN, Ohio (Aug. 26, 2021) — Today, Kappa Kappa Gamma is announcing a shift in its philanthropic program as a powerful new way...