Entries by Ariel Ervin

Bridging the Digital Divide: Exploring Digital Mental Health Interventions for Marginalized Youth

September 29, 2023 /0 Comments/in , /by

Reference: Piers, R., Williams, J. M., & Sharpe, H. (2023). Can digital mental health interventions bridge the ‘digital divide’ for socioeconomically and digitally marginalised youth? A systematic review. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 28(1), 90–104. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12620 Summarized By: Ariel Ervin About this Study Many British youth don’t receive treatment for their mental health problems. This […]

Supporting LGBTQ+ students: Four strategies to increase inclusivity

September 28, 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

By Antonia Caba, Reprinted from the Search Institute Schools have the power to transform the lives of marginalized and minoritized students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGTBQ+) youth. As students return to school this fall, especially in the midst of hostile anti-LGBTQ+ policies, it is important now more than ever that LGBTQ+ students […]

[Webinar] The Science of Engaging Youth Lived Experience in Health Research, Practice, and Policy: A Workshop

September 27, 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

Dates: Day 1: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. EST Day 2: Thursday, October 12, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST The Forum for Children’s Well-Being will be holding a two-day virtual workshop that will focus on the science of engaging in the practice, research, and policy that promotes the well-being […]

[Webinar] The Credible Messenger Model: A Transformative Approach to Mentoring

September 20, 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

Date: Sep 26, 2023, 01:00 PM EST The credible messenger model is an innovative mentoring approach that encourages mentors to share their experiences with their mentees (particularly ones involved in the juvenile justice system). Join this webinar to learn more about what sets this model apart from conventional mentoring approaches and how practitioners can incorporate […]

New Study Highlights Role of Mentor-Mentee Conversations in Preventing Substance Use Among African American Youth

September 19, 2023 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Reference: Kaufman, M. R., Wright, K., Simon, J., Bazell, A., DuBois, D. L., Palen, L.-A., & Latkin, C. (2023). Preventing Substance Use among Urban, African American Youth: The Potential of Mentor-Mentee Conversations. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 110943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.110943  Summarized By: Ariel Ervin About this Study Evidence shows that substance use often begins during adolescence. Given […]

How can we actually measure mentors’ cultural responsiveness? New NMRC report has answers

September 18, 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

By Savannah B. Simpson & Amy J. Anderson, Reprinted from the National Mentoring Resource Center While there are high rates of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) families and youth looking for support from mentoring programs,[1] the disproportionate number of White volunteer mentors in the U.S. presents considerations for mentoring practice to effectively serve BIPOC […]

Sep 21: Neurodiversity & Mentoring Webinar

September 14, 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

Date: Sep 21, 2023, 01:00 PM EST In an era where the term “neurodiversity” is gaining recognition, it’s essential for people to understand what it truly means. Neurodiversity describes the diverse variations and functionalities in people’s brains. This webinar explores the implications neurodiversity has in the realm of youth mentoring and programming. Joining this event […]

The Transformative Force of Youth Mentoring Across Communities, Schools, and Talent Domains

September 13, 2023 /0 Comments/in , , /by

Luo, L., & Stoeger, H. (2023). Unlocking the transformative power of mentoring for youth development in communities, schools, and talent domains. Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.23082 Summarized by Ariel Ervin About the Study The concept of supportive relationships between an older or more experienced individual and a younger or less experienced individual dates back to […]

3 Ways to Help Students Gain the Career Connections They Need to Succeed

September 9, 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

By Robert Markle, Reprinted from The74 Between 2012 and 2018, rates of loneliness in school among teens nearly doubled. COVID-19 school closures only added fuel to the fire, leaving students feeling even more isolated and withdrawn. In response to this nationwide epidemic, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s recent advisory urges institutions, including schools and community organizations, […]