The Jed Foundation - JED

02/17/2026

Is your teen using artificial intelligence (AI) safely? Our webinar on Friday, 2/27, explores what caring adults need to know about chatbots and AI companions.

Register today: https://jedfoundation-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117708274924/WN_11WjNa0PSTS_IfYAumcXcw

02/17/2026

Only 4 days left to apply for JED’s 2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Awards!

This annual scholarship award celebrates one college and one high school student raising mental health awareness in their school community.

📅 Applications close Friday, February 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.

https://jedfoundation.org/svmha26

02/13/2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how teens and young adults interact with the world.

Parents have questions.

➡️ Is this safe?
➡️ What are the risks?
➡️ How can I help?

Join our webinar on Friday, 2/27 at 12 p.m. ET to talk about it.

Save your spot today: https://jedfoundation-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117708274924/WN_11WjNa0PSTS_IfYAumcXcw

02/11/2026

📣 It's happening TODAY!

Session 1 of our Intermountain West Learning Series starts at 12 pm MT // 2 pm ET.
Student-Centered Learning Through a Mental Health Lens

There's still time to join! Register now and get your link 👉 https://bit.ly/4afNK7R

See you soon! 👋

02/09/2026

Join us in Nashville for AASA’s National Conference on Education, February 12-14, 2026.

JED’s Senior Vice President of School Programs & Consulting, Tony Walker, and JED’s Senior Director of District Programs, Jennifer Reed,
are among the leaders presenting on the latest tools and strategies to help your schools succeed in today’s landscape.

🗣️ Nuanced Leadership in a Time of Complexity
📅 February 12th
⏰ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. ET

Learn more at the link: https://nce.aasa.org/

02/09/2026

⏰ There’s still time to apply for JED’s Student Voice of Mental Health Awards. This annual scholarship award celebrates one college and one high school student making a difference in mental health in their school communities.

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

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

Calling all school leaders in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho! ⛰️

JED is excited to announce a FREE four-part webinar series created just for you: the Intermountain West Learning Series.

From student-centered learning to rural su***de prevention, we're tackling the topics that matter most to your district.

Here's what's coming:
✅ Feb 11: Student-Centered Learning Through a Mental Health Lens
✅ Mar 11: Navigating State Legislative Actions
✅ Apr 15: Su***de Prevention in Rural Districts
✅ May 13: Student Mental Health and Emerging Technologies

All sessions are at 12 pm MT // 2 pm ET, and recordings are available if you can't make it live.

Ready to join us? Register for free 👉 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:

JED High School is a three-year program from The Jed Foundation that equips school communities to protect student mental health and prevent su***de.

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/