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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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Press Release

May 26, 2021

New Study: Student Parents in College Experience Unique Mental Health Challenges but Lack Access to Support on Campus

Ascend at the Aspen Institute and The Jed Foundation Release a New Mental Health Framework with Recommendations for Supporting the Mental Health of...

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Video

May 24, 2021

Each and Every Day Webinar

Each and Every Day, from filmmakers Sheila Nevins and Alexandra Shiva and created in partnership with MTV and JED, is a documentary exploration...

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News

May 13, 2021

Advocate Dr. Altha Stewart Joins the JED Advisory Board Team

The Jed Foundation Advisory Board brings together clinical experts in mental health and suicide prevention to advise on strategy and evaluation of JED’s...

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Press Release

May 11, 2021

As Young Adults Continue to Navigate the Challenges Posed by COVID-19, Seize the Awkward is Here to Help

The campaign partners with TikTok and Instagram stars Bryce Xavier, Dani Donovan, GegetheJing, Joyce Wert, Liya Hizkias and Shahem, musical group lovelytheband, musicians...

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Press Release

May 6, 2021

A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health, NYC Department of Education, NYC Department of Health, The Jed Foundation, and Ogilvy Health Launch “Let’s Talk NYC” Campaign to Support Mental Health of High School Students

With students experiencing high level of mental health needs, new mental health training for teachers and staff will begin this month NEW YORK...

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News

May 5, 2021

Introducing JED Campus Fundamentals: Bolstering Comprehensive Support for Student Mental Health

According to a November 2020 survey by the American Council on Education, 68% of college and university presidents listed student mental health and...

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