The Jed Foundation (JED)’s Post

JED’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth and 2024 Student Voice of Mental Health Award recipient Areli Rosales were featured panelists at the Education Writers Association National Seminar panel, “Centering Student Voices in Mental Health Coverage.” As today’s teens and young adults navigate #MentalHealth challenges e, it’s essential to amplify student voices —and narratives —in news coverage that build relationships and trust. Thanks to Bree Campbell and James Kim for moderating and Briget Ganske from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) for joining the conversation. Learn more about #EWA24 here: https://bit.ly/4c3vNbC #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

In partnership with the College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition and Hi, How Are You Foundation we have released “Responding to a Suicide: Postvention Guidance for Student Housing Managers.” The guidebook provides best practices to off-campus student housing managers on how to handle the sudden and tragic loss of a resident in a community. To read more about this partnership and download the guidebook, visit https://bit.ly/4bQzty2.

✨🌟Last night, we achieved something remarkable together at our annual benefit gala—$3.9M raised! Your presence, support, and belief in our mission made this possible.  Thank you for helping us fulfill our promise to the next generation.💙 Read JED’s full press release: https://bit.ly/3x4GsnS

Today is the day! We're beyond excited to be a part of the Digital Parenthood Summit in NYC, alongside a coalition of partners and experts in this crucial conversation about raising the first truly connected generation. We’re also excited to announce the launch of DigitalParenthood.com, a free, vital resource that will empower parents with the knowledge and tools they need to raise kids who can confidently and safely navigate the online world. Aura #DigitalParenthood

Happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️🌈 You deserve to be supported and celebrated this month and every month. During June, we’ll amplify the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and share tips and resources that support mental health. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #LoveIsLove #LGBTQIA #JEDCares

As we wrap #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we want to thank everyone who joined us in raising awareness, sharing resources, and reaching out to others. Let's continue to support one another not just during May, but every day. 💙 #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

🎉 Major Announcement 🎉 JED has received a $1 million grant from Pharmavite to scale our mental health and suicide prevention programs, which will reach over 1,200 schools, districts, and campuses, serving over 6.5+ million students from pre-K to college and beyond. Pharmavite's philanthropy will enable JED to accelerate work in mission-driven focus areas such as equipping individuals, strengthening schools, and mobilizing communities, while also supporting several key programmatic initiatives like JED Campus, JED High School, and suicide postvention services. Thank you to Pharmavite for your generous support and commitment to youth #MentalHealth and suicide prevention. Read more about this generous gift by visiting https://bit.ly/4e14Ua6 #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

As a teenager, it can be difficult to ask for help. 📣 We want to hear from YOU! 📣 Share a personal story, a supportive message, or a piece of advice in the comments below that has helped you or someone else feel heard and supported. Let's inspire change together #BeyondStigma. Like and share this post with other. 🌟 #MentalHealthMatters #JEDImpact #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The Jed Foundation has been featured in the Stanford Social Innovation Review! Dive into this insightful article to see how we're making strides in protecting the emotional health of America's youth. Together, we're building a brighter, more hopeful future. 💙 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eGJAd8j7  #MentalHealthMatters #JEDFoundation #YouthEmpowerment