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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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May 10, 2024

6 Key Action Items From “The Wellness Blueprint,” a Convening of Top Higher Education and Mental Health Policy Leaders

By Jessica Hicks From April 29 to May 1, 2024, The Jed Foundation (JED) and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO),...

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JED In The Media

May 10, 2024

Protests Magnify Concerns About Student Mental Health

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JED In The Media

May 9, 2024

JED Stigma Report Appears In National & Local Media Coverage

Find news coverage about Unraveling the Stigma: Exploring Barriers to Mental Health Support Among U.S. Teens, original research by The Jed Foundation (JED), made...

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Press Release

May 7, 2024

Stigma Is Not Top Barrier for Teens Seeking Mental Health Support

New research by The Jed Foundation (JED) shows teens are more concerned about feeling that others wouldn’t understand them, discomfort surrounding emotional conversations,...

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JED In The Media

May 6, 2024

Opinion: Secure storage of all guns will reduce suicide in Utah. As a doctor, I’ve seen it work.

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Press Release

May 3, 2024

The Jed Foundation and State Higher Education Executive Officers Association Convene Top Policy Leaders for System-Wide Mental Health Progress

Key voices in higher education policy and mental health gathered in Minneapolis to discuss progress and potential for student wellness. [May 3, 2024,...

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