I’ve been involved in diving for 15 years. When I was younger I didn’t have any access to sports psychologists or any understanding of how mental health could impact on my sport and on my life.

Through the support of the Victorian Institute of Sport and the AIS we have access to the best professionals in the country, if not the world. So I never get scared that any of my problems are too big or that no one else is going through the same thing. They are.

I’m really passionate about spreading the word and making sure people get the help that they need, because it’s always out there. There are ways you can feel better. I’ve learnt some coping mechanisms and strategies, and also to just reach out.

Even in AFL at the minute there’s a lot of talk about mental health, and how it can have a big impact on your performance. So reducing the stigma and getting more sports and more people talking about it has definitely helped over the last few years to help spread the message that it’s fine to reach out.

I don’t even bat an eyelid when I feel like I’m struggling now, because I know that there’s help for me. There’s help for everyone.