‘There Are a Lot of People in Distress.’ Dear Evan Hansen Creators and Experts On a Youth Mental Health Crisis
When the musical “Dear Evan Hansen” first hit Broadway, there was no knowing the large impact it would have on a community of young people challenged by mental health issues. The now Tony-award winning show “has fueled a heartrending conversation about mental health that has only grown more relevant.” On May 10th, held in conjunction […]
New Ad Council Campaign Empowers Young Adults to ‘Seize the Awkward’
A humorous take on a serious issue, “Seize the Awkward” is breaking the silence around mental health and suicide among the youth. Ad Council, together with The Jed Foundation (JED), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and Droga5, launched the campaign in an effort to encourage support and create safe spaces for teens and […]
3 Mental Health Experts Dissect Facebook’s Tech-Heavy Plan To Prevent Suicides
Facebook has recently announced plans of expanding its AI-based suicide prevention campaign. With strengthened “proactive detection” technology that can identify suicidal posts, the company aims to intervene earlier and help more people by connecting them to the right resources. Suicide prevention experts, Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer at Americans for Suicide Prevention; John Draper, […]
JED on Why We Should Talk About Mental Health Now
The Jed Foundation’s Chief Medical Officer, Victor Schwartz MD, on the importance of opening conversations about mental health with young adults as they transition to college: “For so many young people and their families September is a time associated with the invigorating feeling of setting off for a new school year with renewed focus, new […]
