Entries by Ramya Ramadurai

Profiles in Mentoring: Joseph B. Ryan on the Educational Needs of Foster Children

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Dr. Joseph B. Ryan, Ph.D. is the Sue Stanzione Distinguished Professor of Special Education at Clemson University.  He is the founder and Executive Director of Clemson LIFE (Learning is for Everyone), a nationally recognized post-secondary education program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Dr. Ryan’s research and professional activities focus on behavioral interventions and enhancing […]

New Study Explores How Social Support Buffers Stress in College Students

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Yıldırım, M., & Green, Z. A. (2024). Social support and resilience mediate the relationship of stress with satisfaction with life and flourishing of youth. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 52(4), 685-696. Introduction The modern youth experience is fraught with stressors, from academic pressures to social challenges, which can significantly impact well-being. In this study, […]

Is Youth Mentoring Beneficial For Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Users? A Multi-stakeholder Perspective

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Silke, C., & Brady, B. (2025). Is youth mentoring beneficial for child and adolescent mental health service users? A multi-stakeholder perspective. Child & Youth Care Forum. Introduction Amid mounting evidence that structured mentoring relationships can foster positive youth development, relatively little research has examined the role of mentoring as a supplemental support for youth engaged […]

Elucidating Links Between Discrimination and Mental Health for International Students

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Xiong, Y., Parasath, P. R., Zhang, Q., & Jeon, L. (2024). International students’ perceived discrimination and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of American College Health, 72(3), 869-880. Introduction Even before the pandemic, international students exhibited higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns than their domestic peers. The pandemic amplified these […]

MENTOR Celebrates Black History Month

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February is Black History Month, a celebration of the lives and historic contributions of Black Americans.  MENTOR provides several resources on Mentoring Boys and Young Men of Color, Supporting Youth in the Wake of Trauma, A webinar on Amplifying the voices of Black girls, Resources for Inclusive Mentoring, and more. MENTOR reaffirms that, “Black lives […]

How Does Online Exposure to Racism Affect Mental Health: New Study has Answers

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Tao, X., & Fisher, C. B. (2022). Exposure to social media racial discrimination and mental health among adolescents of color. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 51(1), 30–44. Introduction In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of adolescent life, offering both opportunities for self-expression and exposure to harmful content. For youth of […]

Educational Needs of Foster Youth: New study examined existing disparities and the usefulness of mentoring

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Ryan, J. B., Hurley, Z., & Randall, K. N. (2025). Addressing the educational needs of foster children. Beyond Behavior, 1(1), 1-11. Introduction Children in the foster system frequently encounter disrupted schooling, inconsistent educational support, and barriers to academic success due to their transient living conditions. Ryan and colleagues (2025) examine these challenges, emphasizing the intersection […]

“I am not any greater than you are”: Study explores cultural humility in mentoring.

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Kumar, A. T., & Prieto-Flores, Ò. (2024). “I am not any greater than you are”: Cultivation of humility in higher education through mentoring. Innovative Higher Education. Introduction Humility, often misunderstood as a passive trait, has been redefined over the years as a source of strength and relational depth. Despite its potential to enhance socio-emotional skills […]

Addressing Loneliness in Youth: Review underscores effective intervention strategies

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Osborn, T., Weatherburn, P., & French, R. S. (2021). Interventions to address loneliness and social isolation in young people: A systematic review of the evidence on acceptability and effectiveness. Journal of Adolescence, 93, 53–79. Introduction Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as pressing public health issues for young people, with profound implications for physical […]

Inclusivity in Youth Sex-Ed: Review highlights the need to attend to sexual and gender minority youth

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Pampati, S., Johns, M. M., Szucs, L. E., Bishop, M. D., Mallory, A. B., Barrios, L. C., & Russell, S. T. (2021). Sexual and gender minority youth and sexual health education: A systematic mapping review of the literature. Journal of Adolescent Health, 68(6), 1040–1052. Introduction Disparities in sexual and reproductive health outcomes are alarmingly persistent […]