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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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June 8, 2026

Student Voice of Mental Health Award Winner Sarah Shelke on Closing Mental Health Care Gaps

Sarah Shelke was drawn to mental health advocacy after seeing a family member struggle. Recognizing a mental health care gap in her community,...

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June 8, 2026

Student Voice of Mental Health Award Winner Kyra Wagner on Leaning on Your Community for Support

Kyra Wagner, a 21-year-old rising senior at Spelman College, was shaped by early experiences. She supported her sibling facing mental health struggles while...

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Press Release

June 4, 2026

2026 JED Gala Honors UBS Optimus Foundation, Tom Kitt, and Student Mental Health Champions

[June 4, 2026, New York City] — The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its annual gala on June 3 at Cipriani Wall Street in...

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May 21, 2026

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Partners with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Strengthen Mental Health Support of Members, Community

Initiative offers expert support and guidance to promote young adult emotional health and prevent suicide.     [May 21, 2026, BALTIMORE, MD &...

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JED In The Media

May 19, 2026

National & Local Media Coverage of New Report on Mental Health Challenges Among Boys and Young Men

Find news coverage of new guidance from JED and Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health which outlines better support to address the...

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Press Release

May 19, 2026

The Jed Foundation (JED) Publishes New Report on Mental Health Challenges Among Boys and Young Men

New guidance outlines better support to address the effects of hidden emotional distress, masculine expectations, and the current digital environment.   NEW YORK (May...

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