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April 21, 2026 Press Release

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and The Jed Foundation Announce Intent to Merge As Equals; Becoming The Nation’s Largest Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Suicide Prevention Across The Lifespan

The union of AFSP/JED leverages complementary strengths of both organizations and combined annual operating budget of approximately $75 million to drive greater impact and save more lives

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August 7, 2026

New Data on Teen and Young Adult Mental Health: What’s Improving, and What Still Needs Attention

New national survey data from SAMHSA shows recent trends in youth mental health and suicide worth paying attention to. The 2025 National Survey...

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JED In The Media

August 5, 2026

National & Local Media Coverage of New National Partnership of JED and YMCA of the USA

Find news coverage on the collaboration between YMCA of the USA and The Jed Foundation (JED),  bringing expert technical assistance, coaching, and crisis...

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August 4, 2026

YMCA of the USA and The Jed Foundation Collaborate on Comprehensive, Community-Based Mental Health Support for Young People

The new national partnership will bring expert technical assistance, coaching, and crisis planning to local YMCAs and their youth through training, resources, and...

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JED In The Media

July 28, 2026

How to Build a Culture Where It’s Safe to Not Be Okay: Jed Foundation CEO John MacPhee

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July 24, 2026

Capitol Hill briefing spotlights AI’s concerning, growing role in teen mental health

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July 23, 2026

The Jed Foundation (JED) Releases Preliminary Research on How Teens Are Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and What It Means for Their Mental Health

[WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2026] — Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how young people learn, communicate, seek support, and navigate everyday challenges....

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