Fighting back against mental illness

We don't choose our purpose, it chooses us!

My name is Tim Claiborne. I've lived with complex, severe, and persistent mental illness since I was a little kid. Mental illness has quite literally destroyed my life and I still haven't been able to find a solution. I've lived a chaotic life that has hurt others and caused myself indescribable pain. My mental disorders put me in the absolute highest risk category for suicide. Despite all of this, I'm still standing. I know that we can survive ONE MORE day.

I want to be an example that ANYONE can make a difference, even someone who battles mental illness. Anyone can lead, serve, and be useful. We just need the heart to serve, the courage to kill our ego, and the humility to ask for help.

Breaking the cycle of mental illness

Supporting men and youth in better mental health outcomes

Mental health outcomes are worsening, and the two groups hit the hardest by this are men and youth. I work with athletes and sports leaders to support and encourage young people in areas of mental health. I can't change what mental illness did to my life, but I can help others avoid my outcome.

#1 Helping kids get the mental health support that help they need: 50% of lifelong mental illness begins before the age of 14 (mine did). I was hospitalized as a child, pulled out of school, put into substance abuse programs, and treated with medications and therapy; nothing made a difference for me. Most kids with mental illness receive no treatment, and this greatly impacts the odds of them being successful in life as adults.

#2 Encouraging men to take responsibility for their mental health: I waited too long to get help as an adult, and at this point it might be too late for me. I can't relive life, but I can help others create better outcomes than I did. I've learned so much along the way, and I've realized how little help is actually available for those in crisis.

Support Kids Mental Health Foundation

Support better mental health outcomes for kids

There is no cost to be involved in our group. If you find value in it, I hope that you will consider making a donation to support the great work being done at Kids Mental Mental Health Foundation. Click here to learn more and make a donation to improve mental health outcomes for kids. You can help change the entire trajectory of a young life!