The Centre for Emotional Health (CEH) is fortunate to have Ambassadors who lend their support to emotional health through awareness and ambassadorial roles. Most recently, semi-professional netball player and Psychology student, Erin Hoare, has joined the CEH.

When she’s not shooting goals on the netball court Erin is busily working towards a doctorate in Psychology. Having already attained a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, Erin’s PhD study will evaluate the impact physical activity and nutrition choices have on adolescent depression.

“I am passionate about mental health awareness because the negative emotional experiences associated with excess worry, anxiety and stress is something we all experience,” said Erin.

“I believe we misleadingly feel that these experiences are ingrained within us and that they cannot change – that admitting to anxiety may be seen as inadequate or weak. I have been fortunate through academic and sporting experiences to learn that this belief is so untrue and that we can learn to care for our emotional health, not dissimilar to how we learn to take care of our physical health.

Erin started playing local netball at 10 years of age in Geelong, Victoria. Since 2012 she has enjoyed playing at state league level.

Now, as ambassador for the CEH, she offers her support particularly to the Chilled Plus Online, and Keep Composed programs.

“The Centre for Emotional Health provides amazing support for those experiencing anxiety, depression and related mental health issues through research and practical application – opportunities to support emotional health that would not have otherwise been available.

“I am a passionate and proud supporter of the work being done at the Centre for Emotional Health.”