Source : ABC NEWS
Carlton forward Harry McKay has encouraged people to open up about their mental health while reflecting on his struggles earlier this season.
McKay was speaking on Friday night following the Blues’ 15-point win over St Kilda in “Spud’s Game”, which honours late Saints great Danny Frawley and raises awareness for mental health advocacy.
Earlier this season, McKay needed three weeks out of the game because of his mental health issues.
“Any time you can, talk about it,” McKay told the Seven Network.
“A problem shared is a problem halved. So I think the more we can talk about it, speak to a mate, the better.
“Everyone is so supportive and brings so much love, so it’s really great to be able to have a night like this.
“The more we can speak about it and get around each other and help each other, the world will be a better place.”
McKay played a crucial role in the Blues’ defeat of the Saints, kicking three goals.
Fellow key forward Charlie Curnow also kicked three majors in the win.
Blues coach Michael Voss said it was crucial Curnow and McKay were playing together again.
“Charlie and Harry are very important pieces to us. We just haven’t had them together for a lot of games,” he said.
“The more games they play together, I feel like the back of the year, they’ll hit some solid form.
“They were really good again.”
The Blues sit in provisional ninth place on the ladder with a 4-5 win-loss record.
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