For immediate assistance: Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
About Us
Mission
The Jed Foundation works nationally to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress among college and university students. To achieve this end, the organization collaborates with the public and leaders in higher education, mental health, and research to produce and advance initiatives that:
- Decrease the stigma surrounding emotional disorders and increase help-seeking in the college student population
- Increase understanding of the warning signs of suicide and the symptoms of emotional disorders among college students
- Build awareness of the prevalence of suicide and emotional disorders among college students
- Strengthen campus mental health services, policies, and programs
News & Info
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The Jed Foundation Joins Glenn Close and National Mental Health Organizations to Launch BringChange2Mind.org »
Glenn Close appears on Good Morning America and The View to launch national anti-stigma campaign. -
The Jed Foundation Inspires Thousands to Support World Suicide Prevention Day »
Thousands of people joined The Jed Foundation's It's On My Mind campaign to raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day. -
Colorado University Confidential »
For students with secrets they can’t tell friends, an online refuge from a Jed Foundation award-winning student group.
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