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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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JED In The Media

December 8, 2025

National & Local Media Coverage on MacKenzie Scott’s $40 million gift to The Jed Foundation (JED)

Find local and national news coverage on the second unrestricted gift from Ms. Scott to advance JED’s mission of protecting emotional health and...

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Press Release

December 5, 2025

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...

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Press Release

December 1, 2025

Armitron Closes Out 50th Anniversary Giving Year with The Jed Foundation (JED)

Armitron Closes Out 50th Anniversary Giving Year with The Jed Foundation (JED) Armitron Donates 50 Watches to Support Youth Mental Health and Suicide...

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Blog

November 24, 2025

When Young People Turn to AI for Emotional Support: JED’s Response to the APA’s New Advisory

The American Psychological Association’s new APA Health Advisory on the Use of Generative AI Chatbots and Wellness Applications for Mental Health offers one...

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November 14, 2025

Surviving Suicide Loss: Charlotte’s Story

When Stanford soccer player Katie Meyer died by suicide in 2022, 14 year old Charlotte Rosario was heartbroken. But what stayed with her...

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November 14, 2025

Surviving Suicide Loss: After Years of Silence A Sister Finds Her Voice

Chryss felt her chest tighten. Watching her oldest daughter walk through the double doors at her high school for the very first time,...

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