July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Let's honor Bebe Moore Campbell's legacy by breaking the stigma and creating safe spaces to explore our mental health. #BebeMooreLegacy Through education, advocacy, and community support and

Cheers to two years of 988! Today, we celebrate the strides states have made in improving their mental health crisis response system last year. Learn more in NAMI’s Trends in State Policy: 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response: nami.org/988-second-ann…

🎉 Join us this weekend at the Rochester Pride Parade & Festival on Saturday,July 20, 2024! 🏳️‍🌈 The Sheftall Lab will be tabling. We're excited to share our mission and connect with the community. See you there! South Avenue to Highland Park🌟 #RochesterPride #Pride24 #URMedicine

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Hapy Wednesday! Today, we’re excited to introduce Vic Cohen, our wonderful Research Assistant who recently joined the team! Discover more about our groundbreaking projects: Sheftall Lab - UR Medicine Labs - University of Rochester Medical Center #mentalhealth #research

Our Firearm Injury Prevention Program (FIPP) is joining Be SMART for Kids for their inaugural #BeSMART Week. Kids soon head back to school! Keep them safe with proper firearm storage (locked and unloaded). Check our the FIPP site at bit.ly/urmcfipp for safety resources.

Nearly half of parents (48%) report feeling completely overwhelmed by stress most days, a stark contrast to 26% among other adults. This highlights a critical need for government, workplace, and community programs tailored to support parents and caregivers. The Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General's

The OVP & Rochester Peace Collective are hosting a FREE school supply giveaway and resource fair. This event will occur today at 3:30 p.m.! We encourage families in The Greater Rochester Area to find more information below and stop by.

September is suicide prevention month. Check out the National Alliance on Mental Illness for crisis resources, information on how to join the conversation, and some key facts. #SuicidePreventionMonth nami.org/get-involved/a…

School is starting which brings parents' worries about bullying. For resources on how to prevent bullying, check out stopbullying.gov. They have information on cyberbullying, what schools can do, what kids and adults can do, and federal laws.

Starting the school year brings new challenges to families with busy schedules, routine adjustments, and stressors. URMC Healthy Living offers an article on resources and expert advice to help parents and their children feel prepared for the school year. urmc.rochester.edu/news/publicati…

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💙 If you're struggling, there are options available to help you cope. Call the #988Lifeline to connect with someone & receive emotional support, text 988 or chat with us at chat.988lifeline.org 24/7 in the U.S. 988lifeline.org/help-yourself

Join the Rochester City School District for Saturday's special education resource fair. We will attend with materials from 988, resource packets, and information on our current studies. We hope to see you there!

As our children head back to school, it's just as important to help them get mentally prepared! Supporting their mental health is key to ensuring they thrive both in and out of the classroom. For additional resources please visit: nami.org/backtoschool cnn.it/3TrbjTu

Academics and clinicians should consider attending the virtual 2024 Janice Lynn Cohen Symposium! This joint endeavor of UofR and Colgate Crozier Divinity School is focused on bringing clinicians, clergy and community members together to focus on youth medical and spiritual care.

The Monroe County Office of Mental Health APP has been released! The APP is freely available to all Monroe County residents; it is an easily accessible method of obtaining relevant and necessary mental health and substance misuse resources at your fingertips. Find out more below!

People can call or text 988 via 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. No matter where you live in the U.S., you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. go.nih.gov/xcDirDb #SPM24 #SuicidePreventionMonth

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept-Oct) U of R will host some fun and educational cultural events! The details for each event are linked below and participants may gain a continuing education credit or DEI credit for attending. events.rochester.edu/group/the_offi…

We're hiring! We're looking for someone to be the face of the Sheftall Lab in ROC, NY! This position is for those looking to lead recruitment & community outreach. Read more or apply by going to: rochester.edu/human-resource… Search all staff jobs & enter the code: 255119. Thank you!