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August 3, 2021
Why Trusting Your Teen Can Smooth the Path Through Adolescence
Teenagers, by their very nature, are risk takers. Developmentally, they’re at an age where they are trying to gain independence and may resist...
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Students are 25% less likely to report a suicide attempt, 13% less likely to report suicidal planning, have lower average anxiety and depression scores, and
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August 3, 2021
Teenagers, by their very nature, are risk takers. Developmentally, they’re at an age where they are trying to gain independence and may resist...
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July 13, 2021
The Jed Foundation (JED) protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. Using a comprehensive strategic planning framework,...
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July 8, 2021
This year, The Jed Foundation (JED) received its sixth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Attaining a 4-star rating, the highest possible rating,...
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June 29, 2021
Supported by the Upswing Fund for Mental Health for Adolescents, JED will work with The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals to...
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June 23, 2021
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