The Jed Foundation (JED)

In collaboration with Headstream Innovation and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, we’re excited to share our new K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator, a free, web-based tool for school administrators and educators to enhance student #MentalHealth support with digital products. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zxH5HM

“Civic engagement promotes positive mental-health outcomes as well as a sense of social connectedness, including among young people” said Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, JED’s Chief Medical Officer, in conversation with Angela Haupt of TIME. Learn more strategies to help navigate election season and beyond, while also prioritizing #MentalHealth: https://bit.ly/4gNPkA7 #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

Looking for ways to better communicate with your teen and get your teen to talk to you? Check out these tips from JED’s consultant and licensed clinical psychologist, Stephanie Cherestal, PhD. https://bit.ly/3XLQq8a #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

Learn why Fargo Public Schools in North Dakota joined the District Comprehensive Approach program and how they're engaging their school communities in supporting student #MentalHealth:https://bit.ly/4dsh7mT #AASA #JEDCares

“Young people bring their unique energy, perspectives, and commitment to the causes, candidates, and communities to which they are dedicated. The future is theirs — let’s help them claim it,” said Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, JED’s Chief Medical Officer. Read more in this article, part of Mediaplanet's Next-Generation Essentials digital campaign, to learn ways #CivicEngagement boosts youth #MentalHealth and how we can support their involvement along with their well-being https://bit.ly/4eKnJy8 #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

JED is proud to unveil the inaugural Youth Advocacy Coalition (YAC) in collaboration with Young Invincibles. The alliance consists of college students, hand-selected by coalition members, that will partner with #MentalHealth nonprofits to amplify today's youth voices to? drive policy change through education, advocacy, and storytelling. Relive some of our favorite moments from the big announcement by swiping through the images below and then read more about the initiative? https://bit.ly/4eokMmO #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

We’re excited to welcome 14 new high schools and boarding schools to the JED High School and JED Boarding School programs this fall. ?? The schools have made a significant commitment to enhancing #MentalHealth support for their students and fostering a culture of care. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewE83W_k #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

JED exists to give teens and young adults the mental health support they need to prevent suicide. We help normalize difficult conversations about mental health so young people aren’t afraid to ask for help. September is #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth, a time to make sure every young person feels valued, connected, and understood. Join us: https://lnkd.in/eyHbmDBU #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

JED’s consultant and licensed clinical psychologist, Stephanie Cherestal, PhD, shares 4 tips to validate your teen's feelings. ?? https://bit.ly/3TCJOq3 #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares

What can we do to reduce mental health stigma and encourage prevention in our communities? Join us for the #PresenceOfMind World Mental Health Day events on October 10. ? Stop the Stigma Webinar: Join Calm and Kaiser Permanente for an inspiring virtual event featuring Calm’s Chief Purpose Officer Jay Shetty Media & Coaching, former MLB athlete and mental health advocate Drew Robinson, and Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist Lateefah Watford, MD. Register: https://lnkd.in/gFJzyPdk. ? Twitter/X Chat: A conversation hosted by 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline + Vibrant Emotional Health, mental health experts across the U.S. will share tips and resources for the most searched mental health and substance use disorder questions. To join, search #PresenceOfMind on Twitter/X.