Mental Health Awareness
Mentors can help young people navigate personal, professional & academic challenges by engaging in honest conversations, modeling vulnerability, and directing them to helpful resources. Explore the resources below to learn how you can intentionally center mental health and emotional well-being when building relationships with young people.
58% of young people say their mentor has supported their mental health.*
Resources
Click the links below to learn how you can support and advocate for the well-being of young people. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Visit our Resource Library for a more extensive collection of mentoring-related webinars, trainings, research, and more.
Laurie Hernandez on Mental Health
Jen Welter's Mentoring Story
Monica Tonlé's Mentoring Story
Desmond is Amazing's Mentoring Story
Chella Man's Mentoring Story
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How Mentors Support Mental Health And Well-Being (Written By Youth Advocate For Mentoring, Anabel Hernandez)
‘I Know I’m Not Alone’: The Importance of Mentors Right Now (Sourced From The New York Times)
Masculinity And Mentoring: How The Power Of Relationships Can Change The Conversation
Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness
Young people deserve to feel safe and protected by the adults in their lives. But far too many of our nation’s youth witness and experience different forms of violence throughout their childhood. Mentors have the power to identify signs of abuse, intervene appropriately, and connect their mentees with the resources and professionals who can best help them throughout the healing process. Below is a collection of resources, trainings, and guides that adults and programs can use to support young people affected by trauma.
- Supporting Mentors and Mentees in the Face of Challenges (Webinar)
- Mentoring for Youth with Backgrounds of Involvement in Commercial Sex Activity (Population Review)
- A Guide to Background Checks
- A Guide to Screening For Safety
- The Restorative Power of Mentoring for Sexually Exploited Youth (Webinar)
- Fighting Toxic Relationships with Healthy Ones: Mentoring Youth Who Experience Commercial / Sexual Exploitation (Webinar)
- Mentors Play a Role in Protecting Youth from Human Trafficking (Blog)