New research-informed considerations tailored to support community colleges, graduate and professional schools, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and minority-serving institutions (MSIs)

[February 25, 2025, NEW YORK CITY] —  The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults nationwide, announced today key updates to its JED Campus program that provide tailored program pathways specifically for community colleges, graduate and professional schools, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). 

Based on analysis of existing data, feedback from nearly 500 schools, a literature review, and insights from internal and external subject matter experts, JED has revised and updated its program assessments, enhanced strategic plan recommendations, and strengthened implementation support for colleges and universities participating in JED Campus. These learnings from MSIs were also incorporated as comprehensive improvements for all participating school types in order to better support the mental health of underrepresented students on all campuses. 

Specific updates to the JED Campus program for participating community colleges, graduate and professional schools, and HBCUs will include:

Enhancements to better support community colleges

• Guidance for schools with or without counseling centers, clinical staff, or health centers focused on utilizing community resources and partnerships to provide services for students and find affordable health coverage
• Guidance on mental health support and social connectedness for schools with largely commuter populations focused on community building and belonging
• Recommendations for crisis management and providing services for community colleges with dual-enrollment high school students

Enhancements to better support graduate and professional schools

• Recommendations for providing mental health services tailored to the unique needs of graduate students
• Recommended policies related to medical leaves of absence and involuntary withdrawals that reflect the distinct structures of graduate programs
• Guidance on developing procedures and resources to support students who experience potentially traumatic events during practicum or internship placements

Enhancements to better support HBCUs

• Updated guidance on peer mentorship, including strategies for faculty-student mentorship programs
• Recommendations to foster student belonging and social connectedness, including considerations for interfaith engagement. 
• Revised mental health campaign strategies, with attention to addressing barriers to care and increasing help-seeking behaviors, which the research identified as especially important for Black student mental health.                                                                     

“The state of college student mental health is always evolving. As a result, our approach to protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults nationwide should also transform to meet the needs of today and tomorrow,” said Tony Walker, JED’s Senior Vice President of Academic Programs. “We are proud to implement and tailor JED Campus to each school’s unique type and needs in a holistic and comprehensive way in an effort to support more students, their emotional health, and well-being within higher education institutions.

Launched in 2013, JED Campus is a technical assistance program designed to help improve the emotional well-being and mental health of students across the campus community. JED’s expert-led team helps assess campus communities to develop context-specific strategic plans. Leveraging existing strengths, JED partners with schools to implement evidence-based, data-driven best practices to create a connected campus community. To date, the program has reached more than 6.7 million students in over 530 colleges and universities in 44 states and the District of Columbia, as well as campuses in four other countries (Canada, Ireland, Spain, and Mexico). 

Current JED Campus institutions can receive updated implementation guidance and resources by contacting their assigned JED Campus Advisor. Alumni schools of the program can reach out here for more information and to discuss options. 

For more information about the recent program enhancements to JED Campus and personalization by school type, visit https://jedfoundation.org/jed-campus-pathways

Reach out to the JED Campus team at jedcampusinfo@jedfoundation.org to learn more about the program, fees, and assistance in applying for funding opportunities.

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About The Jed Foundation (JED)
JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. We’re partnering with high schools, colleges, and school districts to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems. We’re equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We’re encouraging community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health. 

Connect with JED: Email | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Snapchat | YouTube 

Media Contact
Justin Barbo
Director of Public Relations, The Jed Foundation
Justin@jedfoundation.org

 

 

 

 

Premiering February 11 for Safer Internet Day, new video series featuring top content creators like Gavin Magnus, NEVADA, Crash Adams, Ashley Yi, Tim Chantarangsu, Lexi Hensler, Matt Peterson, zoeunlimited, Symonne Harrison, Dylan Lemay, Cassandra Bankson, GloZell, and Rosanna Pansino with JED experts

[February 11, 2025 – NEW YORK CITY] — YouTube today announced a new partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults nationwide, and Room 1041, an award-winning content studio that specializes in digital strategy, talent partnerships, and production, to develop an engaging and evidence-based digital series detailing tips and tools designed to support teens’ well-being as they learn, create, and thrive. Each video in the series features a clinical expert from JED alongside well-known, teen-focused YouTube creators such as Crash Adams, Ashley Yi, Tim Chantarangsu, Lexi Hensler, Dental Digest, Matt Peterson, Gavin Magnus, NEVADA, zoeunlimited, Symonne Harrison, Dylan Lemay, GloZell, Rosanna Pansino, Cassandra Bankson, and more.

Mind Matters: Creators Open Up About Mental Health is a collection of 40 mental health videos for teens that discuss 20 relevant topics impacting teen mental well-being. Topics such as anger, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), breakups, binge drinking, depression, eating disorders, loneliness, stress management, and others are presented in a compelling and age-appropriate manner. 

“I want my platform to be the safe space my inner child longed for — free of judgment and filled with kindness, empathy, growth, and the rawness of my own struggles,” said zoeunlimited, YouTube content creator. “Adolescence — and life itself — is filled with challenges and setbacks, but the beauty lies in knowing we don’t have to face them alone. Here, we blossom together.”

The first two videos premiered on JED’s YouTube channel for Safer Internet Day (February 11) with content creators including Gavin Magnus and NEVADA talking about breakups and zoeunlimited, Symonne Harrison, GloZell, and Rosanna Pansino discussing loneliness, with more being released in the coming months.

“Creators can play an important role in helping teens to get engaged on mental health topics. We’re excited to partner with JED to help bring this series to life,” said Dr. Garth Graham, Global Head of YouTube Health.

In the United States, 87% of young people say they’ve gone online for mental health information. More than 95% of teens report using the internet daily with 73% saying they visit YouTube every day. Mind Matters provides teens with evidence-based advice in creative, engaging ways that will help them feel a sense of belonging and manage their emotional well-being. 

“We are excited to partner with YouTube and Room 1041 to produce engaging content about mental health featuring creators young people relate to and follow,” said Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, JED’s Chief Medical Officer. “Teens will get an up-close view of some of their favorite creators’ experiences with stress, loneliness, breakups, and more, alongside their strategies for taking care of themselves, building community, and reaching out for help when they need it.”

“As the creative studio behind top creators, reaching millions is always a goal—but when a project can make a real impact while doing it, that’s something special,” said Jesse Dueck, co-founder of Room 1041. “Huge thanks to JED and YouTube for the opportunity to create something meaningful.”

To view, share, or embed across social media channels and/or websites, visit JED’s YouTube channel. 

Interviews with content creators and representatives of YouTube, JED, and Room 1041 are available upon request.

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About YouTube

Launched in May 2005, YouTube’s mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share and build community through our stories. YouTube is a Google company.

About The Jed Foundation (JED)
JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. We’re partnering with high schools, colleges, and school districts to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems. We’re equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We’re encouraging community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health. And we’re working with influencers, content creators, and the media to promote positive depictions of mental health and help-seeking behaviors in collaboration with the Mental Health Storytelling Coalition through the Digital Storytelling Guide.

Connect with JED: Email | X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Snapchat | Pinterest 

About Room 1041

Founded in 2018 by director Galang ‘Stro’ To and producer Jesse Dueck, Room 1041 is the creative studio behind the top creators. The multimedia production company and studio specializes in digital content and has amassed an audience of over 500 million monthly views. Stro – alongside a team of talented storytellers – produces scripted and unscripted projects across a variety of mediums. The award winning full-service production company and studio is headquartered in Culver City, California.

Media Contacts

press@youtube.com

Justin Barbo
Director, Public Relations
The Jed Foundation
Justin@jedfoundation.org

hello@room1041.com / linked here

   Initiative aims to normalize mental health conversations and empower students 

January 29, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG) today announced its third annual Global Student Mental Health Week will take place February 24 to March 2. Partnering with leading global nonprofits, higher education institutions, influencers, and more, this year’s initiative centers on the theme of “In It Together,” emphasizing the power of support networks and shared experiences.          

Global Student Mental Health Week aims to empower college students to prioritize their mental health and spark meaningful conversations about how policymakers, higher education institutions, caregivers, and communities can better support student emotional wellness.

Earlier this week, Chegg published the findings of its latest Global Student Survey, which explores the perspectives of 11,706 undergraduates in 15 countries on key issues affecting their lives. The survey revealed an elevated prevalence of mental health challenges among students, underscoring the urgent need to prioritize student well-being. The findings reinforce the importance of initiatives like Global Student Mental Health Week, which aims to address these challenges and provide meaningful support to students.

Key worldwide mental health findings from Chegg’s 2025 Global Student Survey include:

• More than half (55%) of respondents reported not sleeping enough           
• 44% experienced daily feelings of anxiety      
• 43% reported suffering from academic burnout 
• More than one in three (35%) reported difficulty meeting new people and making friends

“The urgency to elevate global conversations about student mental health has never been greater,” said Nathan Schultz, President and CEO of Chegg, Inc. “At Chegg, we believe that supporting student mental health isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s essential for empowering students to thrive academically, personally, and beyond the classroom. We are proud to bring Global Student Mental Health Week back for a third year and grateful to our partners for helping us support and empower students. Through this year’s theme, ‘In It Together,’ we hope to highlight that strong support networks — whether through peers, family, campus services, or online resources — are essential to helping students look after their mental well-being.”

The nonprofits and organizations Chegg has partnered with for this year’s Global Student Mental Health Week include Active Minds, Ayrton Senna Institute, Big Change, Born This Way Foundation, The Jed Foundation (JED), MABASTA, Nivishe Foundation, Our Minds Matter, PAVE, San Jose Earthquakes, Student Minds, and Young Invincibles. 

Global Student Mental Health Week will also feature collaborations with Albany State University, Clemson University’s Social Media Listening Center, influencers, Chegg.org Global Student Prize finalists, and others to help amplify student voices, foster and inform meaningful debates, and educate policymakers, educational institutions, and communities about the mental health challenges that today’s youth may face. Scheduled events and highlighted resources include:

• Wednesday, February 26 at Albany State University (Albany, Georgia)
  • 4:00-6:00 p.m. (doors open 3:30 p.m.) on the East Campus, Billy C. Black Auditorium, Suite 150: Chegg is due to partner with Active Minds for a campus activation at Albany State University, aiming to create a safe, inclusive space for students to share experiences, learn about available mental health resources, and strengthen their sense of belonging on campus.
    

• Thursday, February 27 at Clemson University (Clemson, South Carolina)
  • Coffee shop takeover for an in-person coffee chill and chat, with pet therapy dogs and mental health professionals.
  • 2:15–3:00 p.m. in 301 Kinard Hall: In-person panel discussion on social media and mental health featuring speakers including:
    • Dr. Marshall Anthony Jr., Director of Public Affairs and Policy at Chegg
    • Dr. Zainab Okolo, Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Government Relations at JED 
    • Clemson University student participants

• Additional College Activities: In collaboration with JED, Chegg is scheduled to host two separate activations with U.S. colleges during Global Student Mental Health Week. Taking place both online and in-person, these will feature experiences such as mental health storytelling, guided meditation and yoga sessions, art therapy, and journal sessions.
  

• Voices of Change: Finalists and winners of the Chegg.org Global Student Prize and the Global Teacher Prize will be asked to share their approaches to mental wellness, resources for support, key insights about student mental health in their respective home countries, and the impactful projects they are involved with that address these challenges.
  
• Centralized Online Resource Hub: Chegg will compile mental health resources from its partners into a single, accessible online hub. The platform will feature practical tips for improving mental wellness and serve as a guide to global support for students online.
  

“We are delighted to partner with Chegg once again to emphasize the critical importance of fostering communities of care where students can find connection, understanding, and the mental health support they need during challenging times,” said Dr. Zainab Okolo, Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Government Relations at JED. “During Global Student Mental Health Week, we are excited to engage with students across the country, reinforcing the message that they are not alone while amplifying discussions on how to effectively support their mental wellness.”

“Global Student Mental Health Week serves as a powerful reminder that we are all in this together. As we continue to see the challenges students face, it’s crucial that we foster communities where mental health is prioritized, conversations are normalized, and support networks are strengthened.” said Laura Horne, Chief Programming Officer at Active Minds. “By partnering with Chegg, we are amplifying the voices of students around the world and reinforcing the importance of collective care. Together, we can ensure that every student has the resources and support they need to thrive.”

Ángela Elena Olazarán Laureano, the winner of the 2024 Chegg.org Global Student Prize for developing an AI-powered virtual medical assistant, who is now studying information technology and digital business engineering at Anáhuac University Veracruz, Xalapa campus, in Mexico, said, “Through robotics competitions, I have seen the impact of peer support, and how important it is to work through problems together. I am honored to be a part of Global Student Mental Health Week this year, alongside my fellow Chegg Changemakers. I am proud of their involvement, their willingness to share their stories, and the work they are doing to build meaningful resources and communities around the world. I encourage students everywhere to join us in raising awareness of this crucial issue and having their voices heard.”

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About Chegg

Chegg provides individualized learning support to students as they pursue their educational journeys. Available on demand 24/7 and powered by over a decade of learning insights, the Chegg platform offers students AI-powered academic support thoughtfully designed for education coupled with access to a vast network of subject matter experts who ensure quality. No matter the goal, level, or style, Chegg helps millions of students around the world learn with confidence by helping them build essential academic, life, and job skills to achieve success. Chegg is a publicly held company and trades on the NYSE under the symbol CHGG. For more information, visit www.chegg.com.

About Chegg.org

Chegg.org is the impact, advocacy, and research arm of Chegg, Inc.: addressing the issues facing the modern student. For more information, visit www.chegg.org.

About The Jed Foundation (JED)
JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. We’re partnering with high schools, colleges, and school districts to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems. We’re equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We’re encouraging community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health. 

Connect with JED: Email | X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Snapchat | Pinterest 

Media Contacts

Mansi Bandarupalli, press@chegg.com

Justin Barbo
Director, Public Relations
The Jed Foundation
Justin@jedfoundation.org