Improving Outcomes

In this section, we highlight proven strategies for increasing the effectiveness of mentoring programs

An Umbrella Review of the Effects of Single-Session Mental Health Interventions

Schleider, J. L., Zapata, J. P., Rapoport, A., Wescott, A., Ghosh,…

A Meta-Analysis of Character Education Programs: Mentoring Boosts Outcomes

Brown, M., McGrath, R. E., Bier, M.…

One-Time Growth Mindset Intervention for Teachers Enhances Academic Outcomes for Low-SES Students

Hecht, C. A., Bryan, C. J., & Yeager, D. S. (2023). A values-aligned…

Pictures with Purpose: Rethinking Mentee Engagement through ‘Photovoice’

Sattin-Bajaj, C., Romo-González, L., & Dee Dee Hong, D.…

Leveraging Technology to Address Youth Loneliness

Shah, H. A.,…

Mentoring in Denmark: Evidence for the Importance of a Year-Long Bond

Damm, A. P., von Essen, E., Jensen, A. J., Kerrn-Jespersen, F.,…

The Faculty Factor: Institutional Agents Propel First-Gen Student Success

McCallen, L. S., & Johnson, H. L. (2019). The role of institutional…

Right Skills, Right Time: Just-in-Time Trainings For Mentors

Hart, M. J., McQuillin, S. D., Iachini, A., Cooper, D. K., &…

Exploring a Telementoring Model to Boost the Effectiveness of School Mental Health Professionals

Lyons, M. D., Zabek, F., Grimes, T. O., Downey, S. K., Taylor,…

First-Gen Mentor Matching: Promoting Success of First-Gen College Students

Ballin, A., Gao, L., Diamond, M. R., & Costello, M. (2025).…