Improving Outcomes

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

New Study Pinpoints Why Parents Matter for Mentor Persistence

Werntz, A., Jasman, M., Cherry, J., Borer, A., Johnston, A.,…

Scaling Early Anxiety Intervention in Elementary Schools: A Behavioral Coaching Model for Internalizing Symptoms

Zakszeski, B. N., Banks, E., & Parks, T. (2025). Targeted…

New Book Reveals What Makes Mentoring Programs Last

Haddock-Millar, J., Clutterbuck, D., & Sanyal, C. (2026).…

New Study Highlights What Sustains Mentoring Over Time

Templeton, N. R., Abdelrahman, N., Kannan, S., Muhayimana, T.,…

E-Mentoring: Insights for Building Transformative Learning Online

Zahed Babolan, A., Moeini Kia, M., Khalegh Khah, A., & Bagheri,…
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New Study Addresses the Link Between Screen Time and Adolescent Mental Health

Cheng, Q., Panayiotou, M., Finserås, T. R., Andersen, A. I.…

Interpreting Gaps in Student Mental Health Care Engagement

Bay, J. (2026, January 27). Students trust mental health services—but…

New Systematic Review of Peer Mentoring in Criminal Justice: Why Lived Experience Matters

Brierley, A., Best, D., McDermott, D., & Woodfield, R. (2025).…

Peer Programs Boost Inclusion More Than Grades, New Review Finds

Felső, E., & Fehérvári, A. (2026). Peer power in practice:…