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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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Blog

May 6, 2020

Grieving on Mother’s Day

By ALANA KINGSLEY Licensed Clinical Psychologist This year, more than any year in recent times, more people will experience their first Mother’s Day...

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Blog

May 1, 2020

Focus on Functional Fitness

By THEA RACHEL ZUNICK, Ed.D. Community Engagement Manager at The Jed Foundation The world may seem as though it’s upside down right now,...

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April 29, 2020

JED, Microsoft, and Blue Boy Foundation Launch ‘Breaking Modern Loneliness: A Workshop on Mental Health’

The Jed Foundation has teamed up with Microsoft and Blue Boy Foundation to launch Breaking Modern Loneliness: A Workshop on Mental Health, a...

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April 28, 2020

Seize The Awkward Coronavirus Page is Live

Our Seize the Awkward campaign provides young adults with tips on how to sustain a conversation with their peers around mental health. Check...

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April 27, 2020

Prioritizing Well-Being: Mental Health Strategies for Teachers and Students

In this EVERFI webinar, experts from the EVERFI team and Nance Roy, EdD, Chief Clinical Officer at The Jed Foundation, explore activities and...

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Video

April 27, 2020

Parenting During the Pandemic: Challenges, Strategies, and Tips for Empowering Families of Teens

Due to COVID-19, families of teens have quickly shifted from in person to remote learning environments unexpectedly. JED offers this webinar to share...

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