Bianca and Tom open up about mental health struggles

Radio host Bianca Dye this week joined forces with former AFL footballer Tom Derickx on Channel 7’s The Morning Show, to raise mental health awareness as part of R U OK? Day

Tom opened up about the mental health challenges he faced during his playing days.

Bianca talked about her own struggles with panic attacks and anxiety – and how the journey has shaped her as a person

“In the early days, I had to keep it a secret because I was ashamed,” she revealed. “There was so much of a stigma around mental health.”

Thankfully, we’ve come a long way, but Bianca says it’s not just about asking the question R U OK? It’s also important we follow up on it.

“It’s about encouraging conversations that could save a life.”