Sheftall Lab
At the Sheftall Lab, we seek to understand what factors are related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth. We investigate the links between developmental risk factors, such as neurocognitive functioning, familial relationships, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) in youth. We hope our research will inform youth suicide risk assessment and prevention.
Effects of Parental History of Suicidal Behavior on Middle/Late Childhood: Longitudinal Assessment of Early Markers of Suicide Risk
A longitudinal study to examine parental history of suicide attempt and the association with early onset of suicidal behaviors.
Leveraging Noninvasive Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Smartphone Technology to Reduce Suicidal Behaviors and Suicide Among Highly Vulnerable Adolescents
A dual-site randomized control trial to examine novel interventions for major risk factors of suicide thoughts and behavior in adolescents.
Research Team
Arielle Sheftall, PhD
Associate Professor, Psychiatry
Ellen-ge Denton, PsyD, MS
Clinical Advisor
Rachel Missell-Gray, MS
Sheftall Lab Coordinator, Psychiatry
Dakota Daniels
Human Subjects Research Coordinator, Psychiatry
Jenson Rowan
Human Subjects Research Coordinator, Psychiatry
Allan Shikh
Human Subjects Research Coordinator, Psychiatry
Dori Latek
Human Subjects Recruitment Coordinator
Paige Picou, PhD
Postdoctoral Felllow, Psychiatry
Vic Cohen
Research Assistant
Kaidence Pacheco
Research Assistant
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News & Outreach
Finding Joy and Managing Stress-Strategies You can Use Dr. Arielle Sheftall | The Inspired House Podcast
Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide
NIH Mental Health Matters Podcast
The Power of Prevention
Rochester Medicine
This URMC researcher wants to prevent teen suicide. A prestigious grant will fund her work
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
The tragedy of Black youth suicide
Association of American Medical Colleges
“Something is Happening Among our Black Girls”: Startling Research on Youth Suicide Prompts National Conversations
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Affiliations
National Institute of Mental Health
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Publications??
Ayer, L., Hassler, G., Ohana, E., Sheftall, A. H., Anderson, N. W., & Griffin, B. A. (2024). Longitudinal trajectories of suicidal ideation among child welfare-involved 7- to 12-year-old children. Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 10.1111/jcpp.13999. Advance online publication.
Wang, C., Keilp, J. G., Galfalvy, H., Bridge, J. A., Sheftall, A. H., & Szanto, K. (2023). Entrapment and social problem-solving in suicidal behavior across the adult lifespan. Journal of affective disorders, 329, 176-183.
Bridge, J. A., Ruch, D. A., Sheftall, A. H., Hahm, H. C., O'Keefe, V. M., Fontanella, C. A., Brock, G., Campo, J. V., & Horowitz, L. M. (2023). Youth Suicide During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatrics, 151(3), e2022058375.
Sheftall, A. H., Vakil, F., Ruch, D. A., Boyd, R. C., Lindsey, M. A., & Bridge, J. A. (2022). Black Youth Suicide: Investigation of Current Trends and Precipitating Circumstances. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 61(5), 662–675.
Romanelli, M., Sheftall, A. H., Irsheid, S. B., Lindsey, M. A., & Grogan, T. M. (2022). Factors Associated with Distinct Patterns of Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Plans, and Suicide Attempts Among US Adolescents. Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research, 23(1), 73–84.
Buerke, M., Galfalvy, H., Keilp, J. G., Sheftall, A. H., Burke, A. K., Bridge, J. A., Mann, J. J., & Szanto, K. (2021). Age effects on clinical and neurocognitive risk factors for suicide attempt in depression - Findings from the AFSP lifespan study. Journal of affective disorders, 295, 123–130.
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UR Medicine – Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness
1860 South Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14620
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