Mentoring Practice

Here we provide the latest science of different approaches to mentoring practice, from how to encourage engagement to managing closures —and everything in between.

Huddle Up: New Study Highlights Links Between Sports Participation and Mental Health Outcomes for U.S. Adolescents

Hoffmann, M. D., Barnes, J. D., Tremblay,…

Supporting Adolescent Depression: Effects of Three Brief Psychotherapy Interventions on Depression Recurrence and Recovery Among Adolescents

Birmaher, B., Brent, D. A., Kolko, D., Baugher, M., Bridge, J.,…

Proactive Preemptive Support: Study Examines Outcomes of a Summer Bridge Program for Low Income First Generation College Students

Johnson, R. A., Simko, T., & Imai, K. (2024). A…

How Should Staff and Mentors Discuss the Recent U.S. Election with Youth: Leading Experts have Answers

By Antonio Aguilar, Amy Anderson, Anna Arsenault, David L. DuBois,…

A Timely Debate: Candice Odgers & Jon Haidt Discuss Social Media and Youth Mental Health

In the following video, Drs. Bethany Teachman and Nancy Deutsch…

Cultural Humility In Practice: New Qualitative Study Explores Cultural Congruence Pathways in Relationship Building

Lee, S. J., Griffith, A. N., Sánchez, B., Jiang, X., Leggett,…

Measuring Success: Researchers Develop a New Measure for Mentoring Effectiveness

Nuis, W., Segers, M., & Beausaert, S. (2024). Measuring mentoring…

Rethinking the Superwoman Framework: New Study Highlights the Importance of Contextualizing Resilience for Black Women and Girls

Bentley-Edwards, K. L., & Adams, V. N. (2024). I am not (your)…

Quality and Quantity: New Study Highlights Classes of Relational Support Important to Adolescent Development

Hwang, S. H. J., Cappella, E., Kieffer, M. J., & Seidman,…

Mentoring on Their Terms: Balancing Connection and Goal-Setting for Young Adults

Schenk, L., Sentse, M., Lenkens, M., Nagelhout, G. E., Engbersen,…