Swimmer and psychologist Dr Edel Langan on Crossing the Line, Tuesday 9 October

October is Mental Health Awareness month, so for the next few weeks Crossing the Line is meeting athletes and mental health professionals to share stories and ideas about mental health in sport.

First up is Dr Edel Langan. A former competitive swimmer, Edel has a PhD in sports psychology and has worked as a psychologist at youth mental health charity Headspace; Australian Sailing and New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) to name just a few. She’s also lectured at University College of Dublin and University of Western Sydney.

Edel joins GT live in the studio to talk about the importance of mental health in sport and share some of her favourite tunes.

Listen live at 3pm, call into the studio with any questions on 02 9331 3000, or catch up online anytime.