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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 12, 2024

JED Develops Training Courses With Support From Google.org and DonorsChoose and Shares Funding Opportunities

As educators prepare lesson plans and set up their classrooms, we know they’re also thinking about how to care for their students’ well-being...

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August 12, 2024

DCA District Spotlight: Harford County Public Schools in Maryland

In March 2024, The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced the selection of 15 school districts to participate in...

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JED In The Media

August 8, 2024

Survey: ‘Everything’ Stresses Students Out. How Can Colleges Help?

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JED In The Media

August 6, 2024

Preteen suicide rates climb; disparities noted among girls and youth of color

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July 25, 2024

Reflecting on Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

By Erlinda Delacruz As a Filipina, I recognize the strength and resilience I see in my people. We have survived hundreds of years...

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JED In The Media

July 17, 2024

Implementing Comprehensive Student Mental Health Programs in HE: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 216 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Tony Walker and James Kohl

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