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May 22, 2025 Press Release

House Bill Risks Lives: The Jed Foundation (JED) Urges Senate to Preserve Medicaid

House-passed bill would leave millions without coverage and severely reduce school-based mental health funding. New York, NY — Early this morning, the U.S. House of

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May 7, 2018

5 Things Happening this Mental Health Month

National Mental Health Awareness Month This month, we’re honored to collaborate with great partners to amplify the conversation around mental health and provide...

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JED's POV

JED's POV

May 7, 2018

Managing health information within the student healthcare system

The decision to share confidential student health information among clinicians in the campus health center and counseling center also deserves consideration. Over the...

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Press Release

Press Release

April 21, 2018

The National Council for Suicide Prevention Hosts the First National Rally to Prevent Suicide on the Steps of the U.S. Capitol

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and it’s preventable John MacPhee, JED Executive Director/CEO to speak at...

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Blog

March 24, 2018

What’s the best way to talk about gun violence with kids?

There have been 30 mass shootings in the US this year, as of Feb. 15. In the wake of one of the most recent and...

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Press Release

Press Release

March 12, 2018

JED Announces 2 Million Student Milestone For JED Campus Initiative

195 colleges are working with leading mental health and suicide prevention organization to support student well-being NEW YORK, March 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —...

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Press Release

Press Release

January 25, 2018

Mental Health Concerns Not a Focus in Preparing High School Students for College Despite Increased Risks: WebMD Collaboration with JED Seeks to Narrow the Gap

WebMD Collaboration with JED Seeks to Narrow the Gap NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Most parents do not focus on preparing...

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