Entries by Jean Rhodes

New study explores long-term impact of the fostering healthy futures for preteens program

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Taussig, H. N., Fulginiti, A., Racz, S. J., Evans, R., & Katz, C. C. (2024). Long‐term impact of the fostering healthy futures for preteens program on suicide‐related thoughts and behaviors for youth in out‐of‐home care: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12745 Background Suicide-related thoughts and behaviors (STB) among young people are […]

These everyday practices could boost mentees’ mental health

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Kazdin, A. (2023). Interventions in Everyday Life to Improve Mental Health and Reduce Symptoms of Psychiatric Disorders. American Psychologist, Vol. 79, No. 2, 185–209. ISSN: 0003-066X https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001158 by Jean Rhodes In a recent study, Yale psychology professor Alan Kazdin (2023) highlighted the global mental health crisis and the fact that most people do not receive […]

A strong signal in a noisy world: Implications of a remarkably consistent finding in mentoring research

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Jean Rhodes Study after study has shown that mentees experience more benefits when they are paired with mentors who had experience in helping roles (e.g., teachers, counselors, or social workers) as opposed to mentors with no such experience. In a large study, researchers a mentor’s helping background was a significant moderator of program effects, improving […]

New Study Explores Effects of Ethnic-Racial (Mis)Match on Relationship Strength

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Koide et al. (2024). Ethnic-Racial (Mis)Match between Mentors and Mentees on Perceived Strength of Relationship, Education Sciences DO – 10.3390/educsci14040398 Background The quality of the mentoring relationship is considered a crucial determinant of these positive outcomes, with high-quality relationships linked to longer match durations and better youth outcomes. One factor hypothesized to influence the development […]

What are Therapists’ Attitudes Towards the Use of AI in Therapy?: Implications for Mentoring

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                Prescott, J., & Hanley, T. (2023). Therapists’ attitudes towards the use of AI in therapeutic practice: considering the therapeutic alliance. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 27(2), 177-185. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-02-2023-0020 The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health and other services has been a topic of growing interest […]

Springtime in Paris: Reflections on the forthcoming European Mentoring Summit

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By Jean Rhodes The U.S. continues to account for most formal mentoring, but many new programs, networks, and summits have emerged across the globe in recent years. This includes the European Mentoring Summit at the Sorbonne University in Paris later this month. The event is hosted by the Collectif Mentorat, a federation of over 70 […]

“It Makes Them Want to Suffer in Silence Rather Than Risk Facing Ridicule”: Youth Perspectives on Mental Health Stigma

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Austin, L. J., Browne, R. K., Carreiro, M., Larson, A. G., Khreizat, I., DeJonckheere, M., & Schwartz, S. E. O. (2024). “It Makes Them Want to Suffer in Silence Rather Than Risk Facing Ridicule”: Youth Perspectives on Mental Health Stigma. Youth & Society, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118X241237236 Abstract The study aims to understand youth perspectives on mental […]

Mentor in the loop–Is there a role for AI in mentoring relationships?

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By Jean Rhodes In recent years, my colleagues and I have been exploring how web and mobile platforms can enhance mentoring programs—–not replacing face-to-face connections, but enabling efficient between meeting communication and collaboration. Such platforms also allow mentors and programs to share resources, deliver personalized feedback, and track mentees’ progress.  They are also extremely well […]

The student success dividend: Colleges that double down on their students will thrive in the long-term

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BY CHRIS REBER AND ANEESH SOHONI OCTOBER 11, 2023   PRINT. TOPICS:Commentary New federal data suggest that hunger and homelessness among college students are more widespread than previously believed. As many as 4 million college students are wrestling with food insecurity — a factor associated with lower graduation rates — and 1.5 million might have tenuous housing situations. […]

Could Mentoring Reduce Loneliness Among Recently Widowed Older Adults?

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Carr et al., (2018).  Does Becoming A Volunteer Attenuate Loneliness Among Recently Widowed Older Adults? The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. doi:10.1093/geronb/gbx092 Excerpt from article: Objectives: Loneliness is a significant public health concern, particularly for those who have lost a spouse through widow- hood. This study examines whether becoming a […]