The JED Foundation Hosts 14th Annual "The Brightest Night" Gala

NEW YORK, June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The JED Foundation, a leading non-profit working to promote mental health and wellness among college students and young adults, is hosting their 14^th annual "The Brightest Night" Gala. "The Brightest Night" is an evening of celebration and support for The JED Foundation's work with schools, students and communities to reduce the risk of emotional distress and suicide and help more teens and young people thrive. The event will take place on June 3, 2015 in the River Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

"‛The Brightest Night' Gala brings together The JED Foundation's founders, supporters, volunteers, and staff in a special event that raises awareness of important emotional health issues facing teens and young adults today and highlights the progress made by the Foundation, our partners and advocates throughout the year," said John MacPhee, Executive Director, The JED Foundation. "We are honored to recognize Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, University of Michigan rising senior, Sonia Doshi, and students across the country at the Gala for their contributions and positive impact on mental health in America."

"The Brightest Night" Gala will be co-hosted by author/television host, Stacy London, actress/Love is Louder co-founder, Brittany Snow, and actor/activist, Tyler James Williams. The event will feature special performances from students making a difference on their campuses, and highlight The JED Foundation's programs for colleges, parents and young people.

Honorees at the event will include:

• Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. receiving The JED Foundation Corporate Award for leadership in mental health
• Sonia Doshi, University of Michigan student, receiving the Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award
• Students across the country receiving the Voice of Mental Health Award for raising the volume on this conversation

"It's an honor to be recognized with The JED Foundation Corporate Award for our commitment to the mental health community," said David Frawley, SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. "Sunovion recognizes that the needs of individuals living with mental health conditions are complex. The mental health community requires not only novel treatment options, but also education and emotional support.  We are proud to work with JED and other organizations to raise the conversation and end the stigma associated with mental health."

"As a board member of The JED Foundation, and JED Gala host for the third year, I am passionate about the work JED is doing to change lives," said Stacy London. "The JED Gala is a great event to not only celebrate the Foundation's work, but a time for the industry to join together and expand resources that are necessary to improve mental health programming."

For more information about "The Brightest Night" Gala, visit: http://www.jedfoundation.org/JED_Foundation_14th_Annual_Gala_Invitation.pdf.

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About The Jed Foundation 

The Jed Foundation (www.jedfoundation.org) is a leading nonprofit working to protect the emotional health of teenagers and colleges students. Our programs are inspiring a new national dialogue on mental health, encouraging millions of young people to speak up and take action, and changing the way academic institutions create healthier campus communities and prevent substance abuse and self-harm.  These programs include: The Jed and Clinton Health Matters Campus Program, a groundbreaking self-assessment and feedback program that helps colleges create more comprehensive solutions to support their students; ULifeline, an online resource that helps students understand and address mental health conditions like depression and anxiety disorders; the Half of Us campaign, with MTV, which uses online and on-air programming to share stories and encourage help-seeking; the Love is Louder movement that helps individuals, communities and schools build resiliency, create connectedness and promote acceptance; Transition Year, an online resource for parents aimed at helping to ensure a smooth, healthy transition into college life; and a portfolio of resources that helps campuses promote emotional health and protect at-risk students. Learn more at www.jedfoundation.org.  

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O: (212) 508-9629
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