An Interview with Mikaela Brewer — Trigger Warning: this interview discusses self-harm and suicide — please read & engage if it is the right time for you. “God can definitely lead you to a therapist. Maybe that’s the answer to the prayer that you needed to hear. […] I’ve done therapy before. I’ve done counseling before…

July 2022 — Written by: Mikaela Brewer | COO #Timeout4MentalHealth Research | Community | Technology | Content Welcome back to The Huddle! “Nice words with no action hurt when they are uttered by those with power.” — Mumilaaq Qaqqaq As the world feels like it is crumbling around us, we must do our best to see action as the greatest form…

The athlete ecosystem is one of the most vibrant, inspiring, and soulful communities. It is also submerged in an expectation that these things can only be maintained by a standard of mental toughness that deeply embeds mental health stigma. At Timeout, we’re deconstructing this barrier by painting the full picture…

June 2022 — Written by: Mikaela Brewer | Head of Research & Content #Timeout4MentalHealth Research | Community | Technology | Content Welcome back to The Huddle! “People ask me all the time, “Don’t you think we need more athletes to come out?” Yes, of course I do; that would be great. However, if we really want to make the world a…

By: Marissa Morah | Timeout Copywriter, editor, and strategist — As athletes, we give ourselves to a sport day in and day out, and sometimes it’s hard to remember why mental health is important. Mental health is important because it’s the key to living a healthy and happy life. Every person, including athletes, deserves to live a fulfilling life free…

Transitioning between college and pro sport, dealing with injury, and why mental health validation is vital — By: Holly Hutchinson Holly Hutchinson is a 2021 Old Dominion University Master’s Graduate in Lifespan and Digital Communication. She is a professional tennis player, Social Media Co-ordinator, and has represented Great Britain in the World University Games. Holly is a TeamBath athlete. The past couple of years have been, on…

Let’s redefine mental toughness together. — By: Mikaela Brewer| Head of Content & Research The athlete ecosystem is one of the most vibrant, inspiring, and soulful communities. It is also submerged in an expectation that these things can only be maintained by a standard of mental toughness that deeply embeds mental health stigma. At Timeout, we’re…

May 2022 — Written by: Mikaela Brewer | Head of Research & Content #Timeout4MentalHealth Research | Community | Technology | Content Welcome back to The Huddle! “Depression is something that’s in you. It’s not wanting to get out of bed, continuously feeling sad and down on yourself. It’s not wanting to exist, sometimes. There’s no on-and-off light switch. When I hear…

By: Marissa Morah & Mikaela Brewer | Timeout Content Team — What is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week? In adulthood, we struggle to understand experiences unique to youth — especially when children face mental health disability, diagnosis, and illness. Up to six U.S. children aged 6–17 currently experience depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — all treatable mental health disorders (WHO). Most instances are undetected and untreated, even…