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May 7, 2024 Press Release

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, and perceived

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JED In The Media

September 9, 2022

Words Matter When You’re Talking to Someone Who is Grieving a Death by Suicide.

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JED In The Media

September 9, 2022

Experts Urge Parents to Have Open Dialogue with Children About Mental Health as They Head Back to School

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Blog

September 8, 2022

Can We Talk…About Suicide?

I worked for comedian Joan Rivers while enrolled at UCLA, and she was famous for saying, “Can we talk?” When it comes to...

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Press Release

September 8, 2022

Cárdenas Applauds Over $88 Million in Federal Funding for Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during National Suicide Prevention Week, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) applauded the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for awarding over $40 million in...

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JED's POV

September 8, 2022

This Back to School Season, Mental Health Support for Students Matters Even More

Heading back to school can be challenging for teenagers and young adults. Factors that can impact a student’s mental health include changing schedules,...

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JED In The Media

September 7, 2022

How The Jed Foundation is Teaming up with Schools to Help Prevent Suicides

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