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New “mega-analysis” points to valuable role for mentors: Practicing skills with mentees

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Christensen, K. M., Assink, M., van Dam, L., Stams, G.-J., Poon, C. Y. S., Astesano, J., & Rhodes, J. E. (2023). Youth interventions with and without supervised practice: A second-order meta-analysis. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-023-00921-4 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Many prevention interventions (e.g., psychotherapy and universal prevention programs) recently started transitioning […]

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How mentor-delivered single session interventions can broaden youth psychosocial services

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Hart, M. J., Sung, J. Y., McQuillin, S. D., & Schleider, J. L. (2022). Expanding the reach of psychosocial services for youth: Untapped potential of mentor-delivered single session interventions. Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22927 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Although there are ongoing improvements in developing, validating, and disseminating mental health interventions, treatments […]

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Can mentoring relationships serve as a protective factor for survivors of childhood sexual abuse?

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Prowell, Ashley Nicole, and Javonda Williams. 2021. “Mentoring as a Protective Factor: Exploring Its Impact on Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors.” Children and Youth Services Review, 128(106169). Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a prevalent issue that contributes to detrimental psychosocial outcomes. Although formal treatments (e.g. therapy) can help survivors of CSA […]

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