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.
Type: Article
It’s okay not to be okay: athlete perspectives on mental health
The Johns Hopkins Newsletter, Ace Van Atta
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.
A quiet crisis in college sports
The Johns Hopkins Newsletter, Ace Van Atta
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.
Exclusive: Red Sox Pitcher Anthony Eyanson Opens Up About His Eating Disorder
Men’s Health, Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
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.
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USA Today, Nancy Armour
Youth 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.
US soccer legend Landon Donovan opens up on mental health struggles, redefining success
Fox News, Ryan Gaydos
5 Tips for Preventing Sports-Related Injuries
Hopkins orthopedic surgeon and Johns Hopkins University head team physician Dr. Andrew Cosgarea outlines five practical prevention strategies: setting realistic goals, planning and preparing properly, warming up and cooling down, increasing training gradually, and listening to your body’s warning signs.
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.