USA Today, Stephen Borelli
We can all better understand what our kids are going through with sports.
Audience: Parents
Creating Your “Think Box” and “Play Box” for Performance Excellence
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
In this video, Brian Miles, CMPC, Cleveland Guardians (@briancmiles) explains how you can create a “Think Box” and a “Play Box” that helps separate planning from performing, allowing for optimal focus and trust during performance.
Grief, mental health, and team performance: Why loss is a leadership issue in sport
Sports Business Journal, DR. MICHELE KERULIS AND EMILIO PARGA
One of the most predictable disruptions to team functioning remains one of the least strategically addressed: grief.
Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes
Psychology Today, Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC
Why liberation, not just inclusion, drives well-being and performance.
March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling
Psychology Today, Mark Gold, M.D.
Gambling, especially among Gen Z, poses urgent risks extending beyond entertainment.
Athletic Identity Toolkit
Athletes for Hope, AMHA Research Committee
A guide to understanding athletic identity and supporting mental well-being beyond sport.
Breaking the Silence: Black Athletes Mental Health & the Pressure to Perform (Part 1)
KWQC News
The cast sat down with local coaches and athletes about the pressure to perform as a person of color athlete.
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.
Student Athlete Mental Health: Tips for Parents and Coaches
A Hopkins sports psychologist explains how to spot anxiety, depression, and burnout in young athletes — and how parents and coaches can have helpful conversations and build resilience.
Read the ArticleYouth Sport Specialization: Pros, Cons and Age Guidelines
A Hopkins pediatric sports medicine expert explains the mental and physical risks of single-sport specialization too early, what overuse and burnout look like, and what training volumes are age-appropriate.
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.