Strike Out The Stigma

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Strike Out The Stigma is a Philadelphia Phillies Community Outreach initiative focused on bringing important conversations to the forefront about the value of healthy life habits, supporting those around us, and removing the negative connotation surrounding mental health.

The program is hosted monthly by Phillies Ambassador Scott Palmer and Renowned Family Therapist Dr. George James, and in conjunction with Minding Your Mind, a distinguished panel of speakers focus on a new topic each month.

To attend a future event, please visit the Phillies Strike Out the Stigma Theme Night page.

For more information on the program, please email [email protected].

April 2024 - Mental Health in the Baseball Community

April 17, 2024

Guest Panel:

  • John Middleton - Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer - Philadelphia Phillies
  • Jayson Stark - The Athletic, National Baseball Hall of Fame Writer
  • Dr. Deanna Nobleza - Director of Mental Health, Philadelphia Phillies

September 2023 - Mental Side of Battling Cancer - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 12, 2023

Guest Panel:

  • Bobby Della Polla - Senior Accountant, The Phillies
  • Patty Inacker - Vice President of Behavioral Health Services Penn Medicine Philadelphia Region

August 2023 - Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Awareness

Tuesday, August 22

Mental Health & Suicide Awareness panel discussion with featured panelists Drew Robinson, Dr. Shana Alexander, Jordan Burnham, Dr. George James, LMFT, and Philadelphia Phillies Ambassador Scott Palmer.

July 2023 - The Relationship Between Physical & Mental Health

Relationship Between Physical and Mental Health - Wednesday, July 26 @ 5 p.m. - Ciitzens Bank Park

Tuesday, July 26:

The Relationship Between Physical & Mental Health discussion with Troy Sattin, Tasnim Sulaiman, Dr. George James, LMFT, and Philadelphia Phillies Ambassador Scott Palmer

June 2023 - Mental Health of our Veterans

Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m.

May 2023 - Mental Health in Sports

May 23, 2023 - 5:35 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Brian Dawkins - Pro Football Hall of Fame Member

April, 2023 - The Importance of Mental Health for College Students

April 26, 2023 - 5:35 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Fran Dunphy - LaSalle Men’s Basketball Head Coach
  • Kristen Harootunian - Minding Your Mind
  • Sal DeAngelis - Vice President, Philadelphia Phillies

September 2022 - The Mental Side of Battling Childhood Cancer

September 20, 2022 - 5:35 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Bobby Della Polla - Phillies Senior Accountant
  • Christina Conlan - Child Life Specialist
  • Evan Transue - Minding Your Mind

August 2022 - The Mental Side of Baseball

August 23, 2022 - 5:35 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Mickey Morandini - 1993 National League Champion
  • Milt Thompson - 2008 World Series Champion, 1993 National League Champion
  • Dickie Noles - 1980 World Series Champion

July 2022 - Relationship Between Diet & Mental Health

July 24, 2022 - 11 a.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Shana Shultz - The GIANT Company
  • Dr. Tracy Oliver - Villanova University
  • Scott Prendergast - Minding Your Mind

June 2022 - Mental Health of our Veterans

June 28, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Kristine Robicheaux- Philadelphia Phillies Technology Services Coordinator
  • Kristen Harootunian - Minding Your Mind
  • Marty Kenny- SgtMaj USMC Retired
  • Don Lipstein- T.A.P.S

May 2022 - Mental Health in Sports

May 31, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Drew Robinson - Retired MLB outfielder, San Francisco Giants Mental Health & Wellness Advocate
  • Dr. Shana Alexander - Director Mental Health & Wellness, & EAP, San Francisco Giants
  • Dr. George James - Chief Innovative Officer, Council for Relationships
  • Andrew Onimus - Minding Your Mind

April 2022 – Mental Health and Wellness of our Young Athletes

Strikeout the Stigma - April 2022

April 26, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Jon Joaquin- Philadelphia Phillies
  • Scott Prendergast - Minding Your Mind
  • Traneya White - Philadelphia Phillies UYA & RBI Coach
  • Justin Tillinghast- Cognitive Performance Expert

March 2022 – Women’s History Month - Stresses and Expectations of Being a Woman in the Workplace

March 15, 2022 - 12 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Kathy Killian- Philadelphia Phillies
  • Kelly Moriarty - Minding Your Mind
  • Shannon Snellman - Philadelphia Phillies
  • Dr. Candace Robertson-James – LaSalle University

February 2022 - Black History Month - The Importance of Cultural and Self Identity

February 15, 2022 - 7 p.m.

Guest Panel:

  • Dr. George James
  • Jordan Burnham - Minding Your Mind
  • Kenny Johnson - Philadelphia Phillies
  • Brittani Shields - Philadelphia Phillies

September 2021 - The Mental Side of Battling Childhood Cancer

Guest Panel:

  • Jordan Burnham- Minding Your Mind
  • Christina Conlan- Child Life Specialist
  • Dan Hill- Childhood Cancer Survivor

August 2021 - Stresses & Anxieties in Returning to In-Person Education

Guest Panel:

  • Dr. George James
  • Douglas Clapp- Penn Medicine
  • Scott Prendergast- Minding Your Mind
  • Mickey Morandini- Philadelphia Phillies Ambassador

July 2021 - Frontline Supermarket Heroes & The Stresses of Working During the Pandemic

Guest Panel:

  • Patty Inacker- Penn Medicine
  • Andrew Onimus - Minding Your Mind
  • Caron Sanders- The GIANT Company
  • Charlie Manuel- Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Famer

June 2021 - The Mental Health & Performance of our Veterans

Guest Panel:

  • Kristine Robicheaux- Philadelphia Phillies Front Office
  • Elizabeth O’Neill - Minding Your Mind
  • Marty Kenny- SgtMaj USMC Retired

May 2021 - Parenting Through a Pandemic: Managing Dilemmas, Screen Time, and Difference of Opinions

Guest Panel:

  • Dr. George James - PsyD, LMFT
  • Sarika Argwal - Minding Your Mind
  • Greg Luzinski - Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Famer

April 2021 - Importance of a Healthy Work/Life Balance

Guest Panel:

  • Ceci Craft - Philadelphia Phillies Director, Mental Performance
  • Jordan Burnham - Minding Your Mind
  • Sheila Gillin - Minding Your Mind

March 2021 - Coaching and The Importance of Mental Wellness for Your Players

Guest Panel:

  • Mickey Morandini - Phillies Ambassador and Alumni
  • Milt Thompson - Phillies Alumni
  • Jordan Burnham - Minding Your Mind
  • Andrew Onimus - Minding Your Mind

February 2021 - Introduction to Strike Out the Stigma and Mental Wellness

Guest Panel:

  • Roman Quinn - Phillies Outfielder
  • Dickie Noles - Philadelphia Phillies EAP
  • Geoff Miller - Philadelphia Philles Mental Skills Coach
  • Andrew Onimus - Minding Your Mind
  • Marissa Marschall - Minding Your Mind
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