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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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October 29, 2025

Character.AI announces major change to its platform amid concerns about child safety

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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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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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