Sheftall Lab at URMC

12/24/2025

The Sheftall Lab is wishing you ALL a very happy holiday season and a wonderful start to a brand New Year!

Thank you to ALL the families who have participated in our research to help us better understand how to serve youth/families better and prevent youth mental health concerns and suicidal behaviors. We are truly Blessed!

Remember, talking to someone during the holidays and any time is OK. 988 is always available 24hrs/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year. Always someone available to talk, text, or chat online.

12/22/2025

Focusing on looks can make kids feel judged or compared. Complimenting actions and values shifts the focus to who they are at their core rather than what they look like.

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12/12/2025

The Sheftall Lab is HIRING!

https://rochester.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UR_Staff/details/Human-Sub-Research-Spec-II_R267065

If interested, please apply!

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensur...

12/10/2025

HIRING A STUDENT EMPLOYEE FOR OUR FAMILY RISK STUDY!!!

If interested, please apply!

Job ID - 27396
JobX website and requires a UR student Blackboard account to apply

THANKS!

12/10/2025

Understanding how to address suicidal behaviors is very important and can differ depending on who you are speaking with. These are FREE trainings for all!

Remember 988 is ALWAYS available...24 hours a day...7 days a week...365 days of the year! Call, text, or chat with 988 on their website! You do not have to be alone and someone will speak with you.

Learn practical, compassionate tools for assessing su***de risk and building safety plans in this free 90-minute clinician training.

12/09/2025

For many, the holiday season may come with just as many challenges as celebrations, but there are things you can do to ensure you find joy and create positive memories this time of year.

11/21/2025

If any individuals are interested in helping change mental health care for our youth PLEASE consider participating! You and your child will be compensated for your time, we can reimburse for mileage (105 miles round trip), and can reimburse for childcare. WE NEED YOU!!!

https://studypages.com/s/effects-of-parental-history-of-suicidal-behavior-on-middlelate-childhood-longitudinal-assessment-of-early-markers-of-su***de-risk-403765/?ref=gallery

Remember there is always someone available to be a listening ear! 988 is free to call, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of the year!

Volunteer for research and contribute to discoveries that may improve health care for you, your family, and your community!

11/17/2025

Mental health for youth is a top priority and the research we conduct speaks directly to making a difference. Please consider enrolling in one of our studies to have your voice heard!!

All families are compensated for their time, we can provide free transportation, and can provide childcare and mileage reimbursement.

Thank you for your consideration!

11/12/2025

So glad to share this blog post. Even though we arent at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we still believe this information is vital!

The Talk: Not the One You’re Thinking of — Youth Su***de Research Consortium https://share.google/LzgZLAJsCrL1HdQzy

988 is ALWAYS available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and 365 days a year. U acne ALWAYS reach out and speak with someone.

Having a conversation with youth about mental health and su***de can be extremely difficult…