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  It’s an Emergency
  
  If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.
  
  You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.
  View More
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  Mental Health Resource Center
  
  Explore Feelings & Situations
  Learn How to Get Help
  Practice Self-Care
  Help a Friend
  
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  JED Campus
  
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  My Friend
  
  Friendship is all about looking out for each other.
  
  We’re in a unique position to notice when our friends are having a hard time, and to take action to support them. If you’re worried that a friend is struggling emotionally, trust that instinct. Use the tips and tools below to help you recognize a problem, start a conversation, and follow through with your support.
  View More
- My Teen/Young Adult
  
  My Teen/Young Adult
  
  Being a teen or young adult is a challenging and confusing time.
  
  Your young person is not quite an adult but also not a child anymore. They’re going through so much emotionally and physically, and are just trying to figure life out. But there’s a difference between normal growing pains and struggle. If you notice that your teen or young adult is struggling emotionally, there are ways to help. These tips and tools are here to help you recognize the problem, start a conversation, and provide the support they need.
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- My Students
  
  My Students
  
  Students are struggling with their mental health more than ever.
  
  As an educator, we know that you want to support your students’ mental health and emotional well-being but you might not always know how. If you notice that a student is struggling emotionally, there are ways to help. These tips and tools are here to help you recognize the problem, start a conversation, and provide the support they need.
  View More
- As a Supporter
  
  As a Supporter
  
  When you support JED, your gift has a dramatic impact on teens and young adults. They receive emotional support, connectedness, and the skills and perspective to put their own mental health first. There are many ways you can support our life-changing work.
  View More
- Student Engagement
  
  Student Engagement
  
  Are you a student interested in mental health and suicide prevention?
  
  Are you interested in learning more about JED’s mission? Are you looking for ways to be an ambassador or leader as it relates to student mental health? JED has many ways for you to stay connected through our resources and educate yourself and those around you.
  View More
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  When you fundraise for The Jed Foundation, you make a difference in the lives of our nation’s teens and young adults by supporting programs and campaigns that provide education and resources that protect emotional health and prevent suicide.
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May 19, 2023 Press Release

The Jed Foundation and Mindset by DIVE Studios collaborate for K-Pop and AAPI-focused content series starring SEVENTEEN’s WONWOO and The Rose

The first episode of the series, aimed at reaching AAPI youth, is available now on the Mindset YouTube channel to stream globally for free Collaboration

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September 4, 2016

The Value of Campus Behavioral Intervention Teams

College campus Behavioral Intervention Teams (BIT) promote student, faculty and staff success and campus safety by facilitating the identification and support of individuals...

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JED's POV

August 25, 2016

Why a Postvention Plan is Integral to Schools and Institutions

The occurrence of a student’s suicide in a college community requires a coordinated response on multiple levels and pooling diverse resources across campus....

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August 1, 2016

The Importance of a Thoughtful Medical Amnesty Policy

A well-considered medical amnesty policy forms an important part of a comprehensive campus plan for providing nimble emergency response in crisis situations, a...

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July 3, 2016

2016 Student Voice of Mental Health Award Honoree: Maggie Skoch Musso

Maggie Skoch Musso – University of Notre Dame Maggie Skoch hails from Cleveland, Ohio and is completing her senior year at the University...

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If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.

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If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.

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