Strike Out the Stigma is a Philadelphia Phillies Community Outreach mental health awareness 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 The Philadelphia Phillies in conjunction with Minding Your Mind, a local mental health awareness non-profit. Each month, a distinguished panel of speakers focus on a new topic to discuss the importance of mental health awareness in sports and our local communities.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Strike Out the Stigma series:
- Tuesday, April 29 - Mental Health in Sports
- Saturday, May 9 - Mental Health Awareness Month
- Monday, June 15 - Overcoming Obstacles through Healthy Life Practices
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- Tuesday, September 8 - Culture Across Sports
For more information on the program, please email strikeoutthestigma@phillies.com.

