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Anticipated Youth Mental Health Trends in 2026
By John MacPhee As we enter 2026, young people are growing up in systems that are fragmenting, automating, and, in some cases, withdrawing human care.
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February 19, 2026
Youth and AI: Use context matters, but report finds ‘red flag’ for mental health support
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February 18, 2026
Mental Health Care Access Must Remain a Public Priority
The Jed Foundation (JED) is deeply concerned about the fear, grief, and distress that youth and families are experiencing amid uncertainty, loss, and...
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February 18, 2026
Youth Mental Health in the AI Era: How GenAI Enters Help-Seeking Pathways
New National Research Reveals How Context Shapes AI’s Impact on Youth Mental Health Surgo Health, Young Futures, and The Jed Foundation (JED) find...
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February 13, 2026