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New Report Documents Lower Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Planning, and Attempts on College Campuses Implementing The Jed Foundation’s Comprehensive Mental Health Approach

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418176651/en/
    A Decade of Improving College Mental Health Systems: JED Campus Impact Report analyzed a decade of data (2013 to 2023) from JED Campus schools and the Healthy Minds Network survey.
  • Schools that completed JED Campus saw statistically significant improvements in student mental health at the end of the program.
  • With that context, the report’s findings show that tens of thousands of students across JED Campus schools experienced mental health benefits.
  • View and download A Decade of Improving College Mental Health Systems: JED Campus Impact Repor t.

Morgan Stanley Strengthens Alliance for Children’s Mental Health with New Funding and Members

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Morgan Stanley today announced a $20 million commitment over the next five years to its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health (“Alliance”), bringing the initiative’s total funding to $50 million since its launch in 2020.

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  • Morgan Stanley today announced a $20 million commitment over the next five years to its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health (“Alliance”), bringing the initiative’s total funding to $50 million since its launch in 2020.
  • A new Pediatric Mental Health Education Center will equip pediatricians with the knowledge, tools and collaborations critically needed to bring mental health support into their practices and communities.
  • “Morgan Stanley’s focus on children’s health is a core part of the Firm’s commitment to give back to our communities,” said Ted Pick, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley and Chair of the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Advisory Board.
  • For more information about the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, please visit here .

Former "Dance Moms" Star Nia Sioux Highlights Mental Health with "Seize the Awkward" in Directorial Debut

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

By featuring intimate conversations between friends, the series inspires teens and young adults to normalize talking about mental health with their peers.

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  • By featuring intimate conversations between friends, the series inspires teens and young adults to normalize talking about mental health with their peers.
  • All videos feature the song "Lose Me Too," which was provided pro bono by musical artist and mental health advocate, ROSIE.
  • "Nia Sioux's directorial debut for the digital 'Capture the Convo' series with 'Seize the Awkward' shows her generation's ambition to mainstream conversations around emotional health.
  • In November 2022, the Ad Council announced a new Mental Health Initiative , uniting brands, marketers, media companies and nonprofits to address the mental health crisis throughout the U.S. at scale.

Chartwells Higher Education Celebrates "Thought-Ful" Event with a Focus on Nourishing the Body, Mind, and Planet

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwells Higher Education, a recognized leader in contract food service management, and The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation's teens and young adults, today announced "Thought-Ful," a nationwide event designed to encourage and celebrate the power of joy through self-care, mindfulness, spreading positivity, and togetherness. Thought-Ful is a signature event of Chartwells' award-winning Joy-Ful campaign taking place on April 11, 2024.

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  • Thought-Ful is a signature event of Chartwells' award-winning Joy-Ful campaign taking place on April 11, 2024.
  • Thought-Ful will be simultaneously celebrated across Chartwells campuses nationwide, featuring special menus, self-care activities, and other opportunities to promote togetherness.
  • Thought-Ful also places a special emphasis on nourishing the body and mind, as well as the planet, during Earth Month.
  • Thought-Ful is another example of how Chartwells is bringing students across the nation together in memorable ways through the Joy-Ful campaign.

Chegg Announces 2nd Annual Global Student Mental Health Week Amid Growing Loneliness Epidemic

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), today announced that it has partnered with esteemed non-profits and organizations from around the world for Global Student Mental Health Week 2024, taking place from February 26 to March 3.

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  • Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), today announced that it has partnered with esteemed non-profits and organizations from around the world for Global Student Mental Health Week 2024, taking place from February 26 to March 3.
  • In its second year, Student Mental Health Week will have a special focus on tackling student loneliness.
  • The World Health Organization has deemed social isolation an issue and a global health priority , and warned of the impact of loneliness on well-being.
  • Student Mental Health Week will encompass a variety of in-person and digital events, involving students to inform debate and help educate policymakers, educational institutions, and communities on the mental health challenges students face.

New Thriving College Student Index Provides Annual Benchmark of Student Mental Health and Wellness Categorizing Them as Thriving, Maintaining and Struggling

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Monday, January 22, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second annual Thriving College Student Index Report was released today on Hi, How Are You Day and at a time when half of all mental illnesses begin by age 14 and suicide is the second cause of death in young adults.*

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  • A nationwide coalition of student housing providers to leverage survey data from 25,000 college students to better understand and support student mental wellbeing.
  • The report categorizes college students as Thriving, Maintaining, or Struggling,** based on their current mental health status and outlook on the future.
  • "Struggling and Maintaining students feel much more lonely, anxious, and overwhelmed than Thriving students.
  • Friends (90%) are the most utilized source students turn to for information about mental health, followed by the Internet (83%) and then parents (77%).

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) is the Busiest Global International Route in the World, OAG Data Reveals

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

OAG , the leading data platform for the global travel industry, today revealed its 2023 Busiest Routes in the world.

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  • OAG , the leading data platform for the global travel industry, today revealed its 2023 Busiest Routes in the world.
  • The analysis is powered by OAG's Global Airline Schedules Data and provides an overview of route performance and trends, both internationally and domestically.
  • Once again Asia-Pacific has the busiest routes in the world, claiming 7 of the Top 10 global international and 9 global domestic routes.
  • The busiest global international route is Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) with 4.9 million seats.

Mayor Adams, DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch ‘TeenSpace’ With Talkspace, Tele-mental Health Service For NYC Teens

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The launch delivers on a key commitment from Mayor Adams’ “ Working People’s Agenda ” and “ Care, Community, Action, ” his mental health plan for New York City released in March.

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  • The launch delivers on a key commitment from Mayor Adams’ “ Working People’s Agenda ” and “ Care, Community, Action, ” his mental health plan for New York City released in March.
  • That’s why today’s announcement is so important — it puts access to mental health support right in the hands of our young people.
  • “Tele-mental health can be a powerful tool to engage and address the rising need for mental health support amongst teens and young adults.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly amplified mental health challenges among our youth, making accessible mental health care more vital than ever.

College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition Launches Second Annual Survey to 800,000 Students; Expands Partnerships with Mental Health Nonprofits

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition launches its second annual Thriving College Student Mental Wellness Survey today—on World Mental Health Day—in partnership with the Hi, How Are You Project (HHAYP) and The Jed Foundation (JED).

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  • The College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition launches its second annual Thriving College Student Mental Wellness Survey today—on World Mental Health Day—in partnership with the Hi, How Are You Project (HHAYP) and The Jed Foundation (JED).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010020630/en/
    Hi, How Are You Project and The Jed Foundation Launch Thriving College Student Survey with Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition to nearly 800,000 students on World Mental Health Day.
  • The survey results will be reported in the form of an annual Index in January 2024.
  • In addition to HHAYP and JED, it is made up of 24 member companies in the student housing industry including:

Megan Thee Stallion Says "Check In On Your Friends" in New PSA with Seize the Awkward

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seize the Awkward, a national campaign that inspires and prepares young adults (ages 16-24) to talk about mental health with their friends, spotlights three-time Grammy-winning superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion in a new public service advertisement (PSA), "Check In On Your Friends," which launched today.

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  • In addition to promoting SeizeTheAwkward.org , the PSA also highlights BadBitchesHaveBadDaysToo.com , Megan's website that offers a wide array of mental health resources.
  • "Partnering with Megan Thee Stallion for our latest Seize the Awkward initiative lets young people know that they don't have to be strong all the time or suffer in silence.
  • We are grateful to Megan Thee Stallion for being open about her struggles and for normalizing mental health conversations."
  • "We are so proud to collaborate with Megan Thee Stallion to further the reach and impact of the Seize the Awkward campaign and elevate her longstanding commitment to mental health.