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294      <h1>Evidence</h1>
295      <p>Research and evidence behind Superpower Mentors, including peer-reviewed findings on online peer mentoring for youth with learning differences.</p>
296      <p>A peer-reviewed Scientific Reports study evaluated Superpower Mentors and found significant caregiver-reported improvements across ten areas of mental health, well-being, and behavior.</p>
297      <p>The peer-reviewed study, published in Scientific Reports on 2026-06-05, is titled <cite>Caregiver perceptions of online peer mentoring for youth with learning differences</cite>.</p>
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299        <li><strong>10/10</strong> measured outcomes improved in the study, from anxiety to executive function to self-esteem.</li>
300        <li><strong>40</strong> families participated. Mentees ranged in age from 10 to 23.</li>
301        <li><strong>93%</strong> report improved emotional wellbeing.</li>
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303      <p>Read the full article: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44538-w">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44538-w</a>. Learn how mentorship works on <a href="/mentors">Mentoring</a>, or partner with us on <a href="/partners">Partners</a>.</p>
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