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May 7, 2024 Press Release

Stigma Is Not Top Barrier for Teens Seeking Mental Health Support

New research by The Jed Foundation (JED) shows teens are more concerned about feeling that others wouldn’t understand them, discomfort surrounding emotional conversations, and perceived

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Press Release

May 16, 2023

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Supports Scaling of JED Campus with $545,000 Grant

LANSDOWNE, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced $1,745,000 in new grant funding dedicated to supporting the mental health of young...

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Press Release

May 15, 2023

The Jed Foundation Awarded $1 Million Grant From WoodNext Foundation to Establish Schools Support Team in Texas

Statewide scaling of mental health and suicide prevention initiatives will support Texas youth and foster a community of care. [May 15, 2023-Texas and...

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JED In The Media

May 10, 2023

JED Senior Advisor, Dr. Janis Whitlock writes byline for Nature on “Climate change anxiety in young people”

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JED In The Media

May 10, 2023

Black Teens Are Suffering in Silence

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Blog

May 10, 2023

From One Student-Parent to Another: You Can Still Achieve Your Dreams

By Brenda Leger, Former JED Social Work Intern As a child of immigrants, walking the stage to accept my Bachelor of Social Work...

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Press Release

May 8, 2023

The Jed Foundation Receives Rite Aid Healthy Futures Grant to Expand Its Transformative Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative for School Districts

The Jed Foundation Receives Rite Aid Healthy Futures Grant to Expand Its Transformative Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative for School Districts  ...

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