Program Models

Mentoring programs can vary widely (e.g., one-on-one, group, e-mentoring, and more). This section covers the differing approaches.

Mental Health Ambassadors: New Findings Show Youth-Led Training Builds Confidence and Community Readiness

Pothen, E., Herath Mudiyanselage, C., Joseph, B., Nakanishi,…

New Findings Show Reflective Co-Mentoring Drives Problem Solving in Under an Hour

Bray, R., & Wilson, S. (2026). The development, implementation,…

Therapeutic Mentoring: A Scalable Solution to the Youth Mental Health Crisis

Editor's note, we are reprinting this to mark the new State Certified…

Scoping Review Explores How Adults are Influenced by Mentoring

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  Anderson, A. J., & DuBois, D. L. (2022). Are adults…

When Mentors Fail: New Study Reframes Coaching Breakdowns as Consumer Dissatisfaction

Aron, D., Battistoni, M., & Bonilla, A. (2026). Coach hurt:…

The Arc of Youth Mentoring in Relation to Family and Peer Bonds

Fallavollita, W. L., & Lyons, M. D. (2026). Two years and…

Funding Cuts, Career Fears, and the Mentors Who Navigate It All

Ameling, J., Houchens, N., Quinn, M., Ehrlinger, R., & Saint,…

New Study Finds Peer Mentors Help Student-Parents Stay in STEM

Contreras Aguirre, H. C., & Long, M. (2026). Balancing academics…
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New Findings Challenge Traditional Mentoring Models by Centering Bicultural Identity

Horváth, G., & Varga, A. (2026). "I can help children who…

Peer mentoring in secondary physical education: A qualitative investigation of inclusion practices for autistic students

Thompson, A., & Kimball, R. (2026). Peer mentoring in secondary…