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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[April 11, 2023-Alexandria, Virginia and New York, New York] and AASA, 萝莉网, are pleased to announce a multi-year initiative to develop and deploy a comprehensive approach to mental health and suicide prevention for school districts.

The District Comprehensive Approach will provide PreK-12 school districts across the nation with an evidence-based framework鈥攃ombined with expert support, best practices, and data-driven guidance鈥攖o protect mental health and prevent suicide for millions of students.

This collaboration establishes a new national framework and exemplifies the significance school district leaders are placing on their students' emotional health. The groundbreaking initiative combines JED's decades of nationwide experience protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for more than 500+ high schools, colleges, and universities with AASA's 150-year commitment to serving public education and school district leadership.

鈥溌芾蛲鴌s devoted to providing high-quality public school education to all students. To elevate our mission, we have partnered with JED on this transformative mental health initiative,鈥� said 萝莉网Executive Director David R. Schuler.

鈥溌芾蛲鴌s devoted to providing high-quality public school education to all students. To elevate our mission, we have partnered with JED on this transformative mental health initiative,鈥� said 萝莉网Executive Director David R. Schuler. 鈥淏y addressing mental health disparities in our school communities, we can help change the lives of countless students and, as a result, improve the future of our country's public education system鈥攁nd our entire nation.鈥�

鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with 萝莉网on the creation and national implementation of this critical framework to reduce suicide and support student mental health,鈥� said JED President and Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Benghiat. 鈥淲e believe the District Comprehensive Approach will offer an effective roadmap and tools for our nation鈥檚 educational leaders as they navigate the complex challenges and opportunities of supporting our nation鈥檚 children and their school communities.鈥�

鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with 萝莉网on the creation and national implementation of this critical framework to reduce suicide and support student mental health,鈥� said JED President and Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Benghiat.

Children spend almost all their time in schools, making them an effective environment to improve our youth mental health epidemic meaningfully. Research confirms that implementing comprehensive mental health systems improves student well-being and mental health outcomes while strengthening school climate and safety. With suicide as the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 34 in the United States and parents citing mental health as a for their children under 18, creating school environments that support children鈥檚 mental health is critical.

The District Comprehensive Approach derives from the evidence-based . Through this framework, school districts will ensure that existing systems support the mental health of鈥攁nd reduce suicide risk for鈥�all students.

to receive updates on 萝莉网and JED's work on mental health and the District Comprehensive Approach.

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About The Jed Foundation
JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation鈥檚 teens and young adults. We鈥檙e partnering with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems. We鈥檙e equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We鈥檙e encouraging community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health.
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About AASA, 萝莉网
AASA, 萝莉网, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA鈥檚 mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education.
For more information, visit www.aasa.org.

Media Contacts
Justin Barbo
Director, Public Relations, The Jed Foundation
justin@jedfoundation.org
(914) 844-4611

James Minichello
Director, Communications & Public Relations, AASA, 萝莉网
jminichello@aasa.org
(703) 774-6953