Women's Health Australia

Head Games

“We tell athletes, ‘We want you to be resilient, driven and, in many cases, invincible’ but some of that can work against seeking help for mental health”

On the court, Sharni Layton was fierce. One of Australia’s premium netballers, her steely nerve opened the door to great success. She wore down her opponents and got what she came for. Intercepts usually. It was like she could see the ball before it was coming, and she tracked it like a warrior.

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