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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

JED In The Media

February 18, 2021

Helping Teens Face Mental Illness During the Pandemic

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Blog

February 17, 2021

Finding Meaning Again After Losing Isaiah: From Loss to Advocacy

“We became involved with The Jed Foundation (JED) in the worst way for the worst reason,” says Cindy Carpenter. She and her husband...

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Press Release

Press Release

February 16, 2021

The Jed Foundation Announces New, Innovative Comprehensive Approach for High Schools to Strengthen Suicide Prevention

The new framework is a public health, systematic approach that schools can use to assess and strengthentheir policies and programs to protect emotional...

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Video

February 16, 2021

The Hidden Pandemic: Introducing an Innovative Solution to Promoting Mental Health for High School Students

In this press conference, we announce the launch of our new Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for High Schools....

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Blog

February 10, 2021

Envisioning a Better Future for our Nation’s Young Adults

“Physical well-being is often prioritized over mental well-being,” says Cindy Citrone, founder of the Citrone 33 Foundation. “As a mother of four young...

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Blog

February 9, 2021

Keeping in Touch(screen)

It’s third period, before the bell, and an awkward silence passes. We can all see each other, but no one says a word....

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