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December 5, 2025 Press Release

The Jed Foundation Receives $40 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott

The unrestricted gift is the second since 2022 and will advance JED’s mission to support emotional well-being and prevent suicide for teens and young adults.

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November 7, 2025

Youth Voices Are Necessary to Sustain Progress in Mental Health

This fall, The Jed Foundation (JED) launched the Texas Mental Health Youth Advocacy Coalition (YAC) Fellowship Program, a paid six-week mental health advocacy...

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JED In The Media

November 7, 2025

Former WMU player Marshawn Kneeland’s death prompts call for athlete mental health support

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November 4, 2025

What You Need to Know: SNAP Benefits, Food Security, and Youth Mental Health

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, millions of Americans are not receiving their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This impacts many...

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JED In The Media

October 30, 2025

Her 12-year-old son was talking to Grok. It tried to get him to ‘send nudes.’

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JED In The Media

October 30, 2025

Student Mental Health Challenges Persist

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JED In The Media

October 29, 2025

Character.AI announces major change to its platform amid concerns about child safety

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