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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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Blog

October 28, 2025

The Future of Youth Mental Health in the Age of AI: Insights from JED’s 2025 Policy Summit

By Rebecca Bauer At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) and shifting policy landscapes are redefining how young people receive care, The Jed...

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JED In The Media

October 27, 2025

As Federal Cuts Deepen Mental Health Crisis, Philanthropy Scrambles to Fill the Gap

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JED In The Media

October 21, 2025

ABC News Interview with Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth on AI Companions and Youth Mental Health

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Press Release

October 21, 2025

Youth Mental Health in the Age of AI Featured at The Jed Foundation (JED) Third-Annual Policy Summit

National leaders across mental health, education, philanthropy, policy, and youth advocacy sectors unite to advance sustainable solutions and protect the emotional well-being of...

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Blog

October 20, 2025

How JED Helped Macaulay Honors College Make Mental Health Central to Student Success

When Dara Byrne became dean of CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College in 2022, she encountered a paradox. Some of the city’s most accomplished students...

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JED In The Media

October 20, 2025

Her 14-year-old was seduced by a Character.AI bot. She says it cost him his life.

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