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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

“Mental Health For US” Launched Ahead of 2020 Election Season

June 10, 2019 Washington, D.C. – Eight of the nation’s most prominent mental health and addiction organizations united today to launch Mental Health for...

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Press Release

June 10, 2019

The Jed Foundation Joins Seven Leading Organizations to Launch Mental Health for US Coalition

National coalition aims to elevate mental health and addiction during 2020 election cycle. New York, NY, June 10, 2019 – The Jed Foundation...

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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

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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