The Jed Foundation - JED

02/03/2026

📌 ICYMI: Applications are open for JED’s Student Voice of Mental Health Awards. This annual scholarship award celebrates one college and one high school student making a difference by promoting mental health in their school communities.

Deadline is Friday, February 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. https://jedfoundation.org/svmha26

02/02/2026

School leaders in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho — this one's for you.

We know that supporting student mental health looks different in the Intermountain West. Rural communities, evolving state policies, limited resources — these are challenges that require thoughtful, regionally-informed solutions.

That's why JED is launching the Intermountain West Learning Series: Promoting Student Mental Health Across Policy, Practice, and Emerging Challenges — a FREE four-part webinar series designed specifically for district decision makers and administrators in WY, MT, and ID.

The series includes:
🗓️ Session 1: Student-Centered Learning Through a Mental Health Lens (Feb 11)
🗓️ Session 2: Navigating State Legislative Actions: Implications for Student Mental Health (Mar 11)
🗓️ Session 3: Su***de Prevention in Rural Districts (Apr 15)
🗓️ Session 4: Student Mental Health and Emerging Technologies (May 13)

All sessions are at 12 pm MT// 2 pm ET and are completely free. Can't attend live? Register anyway to watch the recording

Join fellow school leaders from across the region. We'd love to have you with us.

🔗 Register now: https://jedfoundation.org/our-work/the-jed-foundation-intermountain-west-learning-series/

02/02/2026

In 2026, technology is moving faster than ever. While innovation is thriving, human connection is often being treated as an afterthought. JED’s CEO, John MacPhee, shares his thoughts on what trends he expects will impact youth mental health this year.

JED's CEO on protecting youth mental health in 2026 amid AI risks, shrinking support systems, and growing isolation — plus reasons for hope.

01/30/2026

Touch countless lives by simply signing your name! A gift through your will, trust, or beneficiary designation is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to help prevent su***de and protect youth mental health.

Learn more at jedfoundation.org/legacy.

When you make a planned gift to The Jed Foundation (JED), you will have a lasting impact on youth mental health and su***de prevention for decades to come, while also serving your family’s financial, tax, and estate planning goals.

01/29/2026

Want to better support student mental health, but not sure where to start? That’s why JED has created something new! ✨

JED High School Fundamentals is a one-year partnership designed to help your school assess its current mental health systems and create a clear plan for the future.

Through expert guidance and data-driven insights and access to JED’s library of expert vetted trainings and resources, your school will gain a deep understanding of your unique strengths and specific areas of opportunity to support student emotional health.

Learn more about JED High School Fundamentals here: https://jedfoundation.org/our-work/jed-high-school/

01/27/2026

When our community or country faces violence or tragedy, we experience collective trauma.

These events shake our sense of safety. Processing these emotions isn’t a linear path, and it won’t look the same for you as it does for your neighbor.

Be gentle with yourself today. Your mental health is a priority, not an afterthought. 💙

If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.

You can also text, call, or chat 988 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.

https://jedfoundation.org/resource/how-to-cope-with-traumatic-events/

01/26/2026

Are you a student changing the conversation around mental health? Applications are officially open for JED’s 2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Awards! This annual scholarship recognizes one high school and one college student who are making a difference in their school communities by raising mental health awareness.

Who should apply?
⭐ High School: Currently enrolled juniors or seniors (16+).
⭐ College: Currently enrolled undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
⭐ Applicants must be based in the U.S. or D.C.

📅 Deadline: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

Apply now or tag a student who may be interested! https://jedfoundation.org/svmha26

12/29/2025

Now through December 31, every dollar is doubled.

https://giving.jedfoundation.org/-/XSGWJHNU

12/26/2025

We all have a reason to support youth mental health. What’s yours?

https://giving.jedfoundation.org/-/XSGWJHNU

12/23/2025

Our team members are taking a social media break to recharge their batteries and enjoy the holiday season with loved ones. As a mental health organization, it's important that we practice what we preach and take downtime when we need it. Between now and the new year, you’ll continue to see some activity on our page but our team will be offline.

If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.

You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.

If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.

From all of us at JED, we're so grateful for this community and your continued support for mental health and su***de prevention. 💙

12/23/2025

That’s the work JED is focused on every day. Now through Dec. 31 every gift is doubled. Join us.

https://giving.jedfoundation.org/-/XSGWJHNU

12/22/2025

December can be a whirlwind of exams, get-togethers, and holiday prep! 🎁 Take time to recharge before the big moments. Don't push through burnout just to check off every single item on your holiday to-do list. The Jed Foundation - JED