Jared's Fund

05/25/2026

Vivian is a rising senior at NHS and will research and write about the mental health struggles of high school students, paying particular attention to how these challenges may be expressed differently among American and Asian students. Welcome, Vivian! We can’t wait to work with you!

05/24/2026

Sarah is a rising senior at MHS. This summer, she will create a webpage that shares resources and information about Pica, a mental health condition where a person compulsively swallows non-food items. Her goal is to alleviate stigma and create awareness by encouraging those who may be struggling to seek out help. Welcome, Sarah, and we’re thrilled to have you as part of this summer’s cohort!

05/24/2026

Izzy is a rising senior at MHS. This summer, she plans to write a research paper arguing against the total banning of smartphones in Montclair schools by educating people on how smartphones can maintain mental health, facilitate quality instruction, and support students throughout their day. We’re looking forward to a great summer with you, Izzy!

05/24/2026

Jason is a rising senior at MHS. For his project, he’ll research and write a report on the benefits of peer-to-peer support for teens regarding mental health. We’re so happy he’ll be joining us this summer!

05/23/2026

Sofia is a rising junior at NHS. Inspired by her passion for writing as a way to maintain mental health, she plans to create a teen writing club to offer up a non-judgemental, safe space for creative expression. Welcome, Sofia, and we look forward to seeing your project come to life!

05/22/2026

Welcome 2026 Fellows!
We are thrilled to announce this summer’s Jared’s Fund Youth Fellowship fellows from both Montclair High School (MHS) and Nutley High School (NHS)! We can’t wait to work with all of you this summer and see your projects helping to end the stigma around mental illness come to life! From top left: Sarah Bootwala (MHS), Jason Hughley (MHS), Vivian Li (NHS), Izzy Schwartz (MHS) and Sofia Theodore (NHS).

05/22/2026

Welcome 2026 Fellows!
We are thrilled to announce this summer’s Jared’s Fund Youth Fellowship fellows from both Montclair High School (MHS) and Nutley High School (NHS)! We can’t wait to work with all of you this summer and see your projects helping to end the stigma around mental illness come to life! From top left: Sarah Bootwala (MHS), Jason Hughley (MHS), Vivian Li (NHS), Izzy Schwartz (MHS) and Sofia Theodore (NHS).

04/27/2026

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Suicides among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line, new research has found.

04/17/2026

Our six-week fellowship offers Essex County rising juniors, seniors and recent grads the opportunity to help end the stigma around mental illness while earning money, connecting with peers, hearing from renowned experts in the mental health field and more! The deadline to apply is midnight this Monday, April 20th.

04/06/2026

ATTENTION ESSEX COUNTY RISING JUNIORS, SENIORS AND RECENT GRADS! The deadline is approaching for the Jared's Fund Youth Fellowship, which offers the chance to help end the stigma around mental illness while earning money, connecting with peers, hearing from renowned experts in the mental health field and more! Apply online by April 20, 2026.