The Future of Youth Mental Health: A Message from JED CEO John MacPhee
Students bring their mental health to school every day. That’s why schools need to be a big part of the safety net — and JED ...
Seize the Awkward focuses on the idea that while it may feel a little difficult or awkward to speak to your friend about your concerns about them, if you accept the feeling as natural, you can move past the awkwardness and start a helpful/meaningful conversation. This message is shared through a series of videos featuring celebrities like Nia Sioux who joins her friends to model safe conversations about mental health and discuss their real experiences checking in with peers.
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.
You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.
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.