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Valentine’s Day Words & Ideas from the Jed Foundation

 <3 by flickr user danielle scott (cc license)  The Jed Foundation is an incredible organization that works on awareness of mental health issues, promotes emotional health and works to prevent suicide. Their work with college-aged mental health awareness is well documented. With Mtv, they're running wonderful sites like halfofus.com and loveislouder.com. On Valentine's Day, you probably know someone who could use some kind words or would appreciate an expression of your friendship or love. Here are a few Valentine's words and ideas from the Jed Foundation:

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