The Jed Foundation - JED

10/16/2026

📣 Calling all Region 16 district leaders! You’re invited to apply for the 2027 Texas Panhandle Cohort, a two-year program offered in partnership with JED, AASA, and the Region 16 Education Service Center to improve your district's mental health systems.

Fifteen full scholarships are available for Region 16 districts. Applications are open, with rolling acceptance notifications through December. The cohort begins February 1, 2027.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/46xJA9P

10/15/2026

JED is grateful to partner with Ulta Beauty on this important work. 💙

10/13/2026

Happy Founders' Day, Kappa Kappa Gamma💙! We're grateful for KKG's continued support of JED and their commitment to young adult .

10/12/2026

Student mental health isn't a one-size-fits-all challenge. That’s why JED offers flexible, data-driven frameworks tailored for both individual schools and full districts. Join us for a free virtual session on JED's PK-12 school-based programs.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 3pm ET
📍 Virtual

Save your spot and register today:

The Jed Foundation equips school communities across the country with evidence-based resources to create a culture of care in which all students feel seen and supported. JED offers two complementary, three-year programs for PK-12 communities. JED High School partners directly with an individual high....

10/12/2026

Today on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous communities. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn, listen, and support the Indigenous leaders and organizations strengthening our communities every day. https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/cbh/hnl/

Art and quote by: Elder, Monte Yellow Bird, Sr. (Arikawa/Hidatsa)
Resources: Thank you to Jennifer Nanez, MSW, LMSW (Acoma Pueblo) for leading this su***de prevention toolkit for Tribal and urban Indigenous communities, shaped by elders, families, and youth. Acknowledgements to our JED Campus Partner, American Institute of Arts (IAIA), Eliza Combs, LPCC, ATR, RPT, SAP and Monte Yellowbird, Sr.

Monte Yellow Bird UNM Health Sciences

10/11/2026

Today is ! 🏳️‍🌈

Coming out is a deeply personal journey, and for many, it's a lifelong process. Today, we honor and celebrate you, whether you’re coming out, considering it, choosing who you want to share with, or simply figuring out what feels right for you.

Need support? We've got you! Click the 🔗 for helpful resources. https://jedfoundation.org/lgbtqa/

10/10/2026

On , we want to remind you that mental health is just as important as physical health.🧠✨💙

Create space today to support your mental health — even if it's something small. Get outside for five minutes, do a breathing exercise, or talk with a loved one who brings you joy. You got this!

10/08/2026

Earlier this year, JED and the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) announced plans to merge as equals, subject to regulatory approval. As we look toward the next chapter for JED and AFSP, we’re excited to invite you to join us for an Community Walk in your area! 💙

These walks bring us together to raise funds, show support for those affected by su***de, honor those we’ve lost, and advance our shared commitment to su***de prevention and mental health support for all ages. It’s also a powerful way for the JED community to stand side-by-side with our colleagues at AFSP.

Whether you walk with family, friends, coworkers, or on your own, every step helps make our shared mission personal and visible in communities across the country.

Find your local walk and register today 👉 afsp.org/jedwalks

10/02/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. 💙

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support right now, text, call, or chat 988, or text HOME (or HOLA) to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.

10/02/2026

How has LGBTQ+ youth mental health changed over time? 🤔 While access to specialized mental health care, local LGBTQ+ centers, and Gender and Sexuality Alliances has grown significantly, systemic challenges persist. For LGBTQ+ young people to flourish, we can all play an active role in creating safe, affirming ecosystems.

To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, JED’s chief medical officer Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth reflects on what's driving these disparities and what you can do to be a supportive presence for the LGBTQ+ young people in your life.

Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth explains why LGBTQ+ youth face higher mental health risks and how families, schools, and communities can help.