Study finds mentorships can help girls maintain their confidence through adolescence
NEW YORK -- Adolescence can be a turbulent time, especially for girls and their mental health.
According to a new study by Être, a mentorship program for girls, confidence drops by 20% between the ages of 13 and 18.
Girls who say they feel smart drops by 50%, and those who say they feel stressed increases by a staggering 241%.
But there is some good news -- 91% of girls believe higher confidence is directly related to mentorship.
We spoke with Être's Founder and CEO Illana Raia about its work to build girls' self-esteem.
She also talks about how girls and mentors can get involved.
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