Contributors’ Blog

How mentors can supplement adolescent psychotherapy

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So You Want to Be a Mentor? Food for Thought from a Clinician's…

Many Americans have difficulty recognizing signs of mental illness

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Posted by Andy Henion Many Americans have trouble recognizing…

Tips from the American Psychological Association on talking about mental health

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Editor’s Note: As May is National Mental Health Month, we are…

Mentors push minority students to achieve even more – Tips for finding the right mentor

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By Tori DeAngelis As an undergraduate at the University of…

Providing hope and support to children of prisoners

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  By. W. Wilson Goode Editor's note: We are honored…

Volunteering can be a multigenerational family affair

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By Chris Farrell, Next Avenue Contributor  Fiftysomething…

Talking to teens about online experiences?

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New research shows that keeping your cool and hearing them out…

Stay Attuned: Mentorship can Bridge the Nation’s Divides

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by Julia Pryce The slogan, “America First,” championed…

New research shows teen dating violence contributes to a cycle of violence later in life

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Posted by Lisa Chedekel, Boston University Violence in early…

Diversity training can help, but it needs to be sustained

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Posted by Matthew Biddle Diversity training programs at work…

Literature, music, and an earnest mentor make the difference

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The First Time an Adult Took Me Seriously By WILL SHEFF, originally…

New Evidence Review on Mentoring Immigrant and Refugee Youth

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Written by Michael Garringer As part of our ongoing series…

Eight Things to Remember about Child Development

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Originally Posted by Harvard's Center on the Developing Child Building…

National Mentoring Resource Center: Mentoring for youth with mental health challenges

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Written by Michael Garringer The National Mentoring Resource…

Being mindful of microaggressions: What are they and what mentors and programs can do

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Written by Anne Godlasky, USA TODAY Many Americans have experienced…