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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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Study Reveals Important of Finding Ways to Help Prevent College Suicides »
Study reveals importance of finding ways to help prevent college students from committing suicide -
Hillels Play Key Role for Students' Emotional Health »
Providing mental health training for Hillel campus professionals -
Glenn Close and Family Among Honorees at 9th Annual Jed Foundation Gala »
Nearly 500 people show their support at An Evening of Infinite Possibilities
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