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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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August 25, 2025

Positive Signs Are Fueling Hope in Youth Suicide Prevention

By John MacPhee New national data offers hopeful signs of positive change in youth mental health and suicide prevention. The 2024 National Survey...

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JED In The Media

August 13, 2025

Illinois law bans AI use to provide mental health advice

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August 8, 2025

When AI Hurts the Youth It Claims to Help

A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) exposes the devastating risks AI chatbots pose to teens and children. The...

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JED In The Media

August 7, 2025

AI Tools for Mental Health

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August 5, 2025

How a Massachusetts High School Boosted Student Mental Health Support Through Partnering With JED

By Madeleine Burry Lois Miller arrived at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School (SRVTHS) in Easton, Massachusetts, in 2024 with classic new-job energy....

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JED In The Media

July 23, 2025

National & Local Media Coverage of KCTCS and JED Partnership

Find local and national news coverage about the first-ever Mental Health Strategy for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), which supports...

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