There can be a lot of overlap in the work that psychologists do whether it's in a sports or mental health setting. Psychologists that work in a sport or Institute/Academy will generally help with issues directly impacting on your sporting performance and are mostly based in the daily training environment. This may include some mild mental health difficulties.

The psychologists and psychiatrists from the MHRN will work with you on your overall wellbeing including mental health issues that may be affecting areas outside of your sport performance (e.g. anxiety or mood difficulties that are beginning to negatively affect your relationships). They are based in the community outside of the daily training environment.

Whether you reach out to someone within your sport or to the MHRN, the most important thing is that you take the first step in getting the support you need and connect with a professional that can help.