Special Populations

These articles pertain to specific populations and the models and strategies that are effective when working with them.

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Mentoring College Men: Building Confidence and Connection

Di Bianca, M., Martin, N. G., & Mahalik, J. R. (2023). Every…
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Measuring the Unmeasurable: A Unified Framework for Positive Mental Health Assessment

Iasiello, M., Ali, K., van Agteren, J., Kolovos, E., Kyrios,…
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School as a Frontline for Mental Health: Understanding Youth Mental Health Risks

Schulte-Körne, G. (2016). Mental health problems in a school…
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New Scoping Review Explores How “lived experience” Advocates Can Help

Wainwright, C., Sofija, E., Riley, T., Tudehope, L., & Harris,…
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Educator and Caregiver Perspectives on Rural Youth Mental Health Access

Garbacz, S. A., Im, S., Young, K., Godfrey, E., Stelter, C.,…
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Building Structure and Connection in Foster Youth Mentoring

Salazar, A. M., Spiers, S. S., Fabiyi, D. G., & Thompson,…
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Mentoring as Prevention: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth at Risk of Justice Involvement

Tankersley, A. P., & George, B. A. (2024). Programmatic mentoring…

Building Inclusion: Practical Strategies for Youth with Disabilities

Spero, V., Cole, D., Bullard, V., Cushman, J., Dorn, T., Dugan,…

Commentary: The Expanding Role of Youth Peer Support Workers

de Beer, C. R. M., Nooteboom, L. A., van Domburgh, L., de Vreugd,…

Understanding Motivations of Youth Gang Participation Through a Self-Determination Lens: Insights for Mentoring

Philp, K. D., & Babb, K. E. (2025). Understanding motivations…