A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examines the impact of role models on health outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. The study found that the presence and accessibility of a role model did not necessarily affect binge drinking, drug use, or STI diagnosis, but participants with inaccessible role models were more likely to display psychological distress. Learn more about the findings of this study and its implications for programmatic work, such as mentoring programs, here.

The Banyan Tree Project, a national social marketing campaign to stop HIV/AIDS-related stigma in Asian & Pacific Islander communities, has several online trainings available through their website. Social Networking Media: Disseminating Your Messages Online is part of a series of trainings about social marketing. This training demonstrates how to use social networking tools (like Facebook or Twitter) to disseminate messaging online, despite limited resources or funds. The training also provides real-world case studies illustrating common pitfalls and best practices. Explore this training, and others, here.