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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

June 10, 2019

The Jed Foundation Hosts Annual Gala Honoring Leadership in Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

Inspirational Evening Celebrates Those Who Protect the Mental Health of Our Nation’s Youth NEW YORK, June 6, 2019 — The Jed Foundation (JED),...

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Press Release

Press Release

June 6, 2019

Kate Spade New York Fulfills 1 Million Dollar Donation Commitment in Support of Mental Wellness to Honor Anniversary of Founder’s Passing

NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 5, 2019) – In tribute to the one year anniversary since the passing of the company’s founder and namesake,...

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May 23, 2019

Billie Eilish and Ava Max on Mental Health

Check out two new videos featuring Billie Eilish and Ava Max for our Seize the Awkward campaign. The musicians share the importance of...

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April 25, 2019

Campus Employee Self-Care: Utilizing the ACHA National Faculty and Staff Health Assessment

Faculty and staff well-being is gaining momentum on college campuses. Now with the National Faculty and Staff Health Assessment through the American College...

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Press Release

Press Release

April 17, 2019

Orygen and The Jed Foundation Launch #chatsafe in the U.S., First Evidence-Based Guidelines to Help Young People Talk Safely Online About Suicide

NEW YORK, April 17, 2019 – Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, in collaboration with the Stanford Psychiatry Center...

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News

March 27, 2019

A Statement on the Recent Youth Suicides + Helpful Resources

We are deeply saddened by the three recent suicides reported in the US, including two high school students in Parkland. Our thoughts and...

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