Parents Archives - Athletes for Hope

Breaking the Silence: Black Athletes Mental Health & the Pressure to Perform (Part 1)

Mental Health Disorders in Children and Teens

Hopkins Medicine’s central mental health library for families — links to articles on anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, mindfulness, and more. A useful reference page to point parents and coaches toward.

Depression in Teens

Explains what depression looks like in teenagers (including signs that differ from adults), treatment options, and emergency resources. Includes the 988 Lifeline and Crisis Text Line prominently.

Teen Suicide

A clear, parent-focused guide to recognizing suicide warning signs in teens, understanding the connection to depression, and knowing exactly when and how to act — including crisis line numbers.

Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Covers warning signs, medical and mental health consequences, and how trusted adults can approach the topic sensitively with a young athlete. Written accessibly for parents and coaches.

Teenagers and Sleep: How Much Sleep Is Enough?

Hopkins sleep experts explain why teens need more sleep than adults, how to recognize deprivation, and practical steps parents can take — including how poor sleep connects to depression and risky behavior.

Anxiety and Stress in Teens

A Hopkins All Children’s psychologist walks through what normal teen stress looks like versus an anxiety disorder, covering signs to watch for, when to seek help, and practical tips for parents supporting anxious teens.

10 Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries in Kids and Teens

A Hopkins pediatric sports medicine physician walks parents and coaches through ten practical prevention strategies, from preseason physicals and cross-training to rest, hydration, and when to pull a young athlete out of play.

Social Media and Mental Health in Children and Teens

Two Hopkins child psychiatrists explain both the benefits and risks of social media for young people, covering its links to depression, sleep disruption, and social isolation, plus practical strategies parents can use to help kids build healthier digital habits.