Nice News’ September 2023 Cause of the Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Self-Care Awareness Month — two observances that go hand-in-hand. To honor both, Nice News is partnering with The Jed Foundation to fundraise and highlight its mission to make youth mental health a priority and prevent teen suicide.

JED, founded by parents Phil and Donna Satow in 2000 after their youngest son Jed died by suicide, empowers young adults by helping them build resiliency and life skills, promoting social connectedness, and encouraging help-seeking and help-giving behaviors. The nonprofit has worked with more than 9,000 high schools, colleges, and universities to strengthen their mental health and suicide prevention safety nets.

“JED has provided our staff, students, and school community the resources and confidence to effectively assist our children. … We learned research-based tips to help us work effectively with our students, while also engaging in deep discussions focused on academics, health and wellness, and other topics that impact educators each day,” one high school principal said in a testimonial. “I can’t tell you what a relief it is knowing that our friends at JED are one call away.”

One hundred percent of the proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to JED and its goal to prevent suicide among our nation’s teens and young adults, equipping them with the skills and support they need to thrive today and tomorrow. If you are in need of help, or know someone who is, click here to access the organization’s robust mental health resource center.

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.