Watch: Olympian Jessie Barr on the importance of mental health in sport

OLYMPIAN Jessie Barr was the special guest at the 13th Echo Women in Sport awards at the Cork Airport Hotel.

In an in-depth interview with John McHale the Waterford native explored the mental side of sport, from underage to elite level and what a critical role mental well-being plays in maximising talent.
Part 1: How significant is mental health in succeeding in sport at all levels?

Part 2: Is sport doing enough for though struggling?

Part 3: The impact parents have on their children's sporting lives: