Dr Kate Hall is a clinical psychologist, senior academic and the Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing at the AFL. Her clinical research track record focusses on the mental health of adolescents and young adults and she has a national reputation in translating research into policy and practice to ultimately improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and communities. Dr Hall has worked with AFL and AFLW footballers for many years to address mental health conditions and optimise wellbeing. In her role as Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing at the AFL she is leading an Industry wide Mental Health Strategy that has a dual focus: the prevention of mental health issues and safe and effective interventions to address any emergent mental health needs.