Dr Ranjit Menon

Dr Ranjit Menon is a psychiatrist who served as the chief psychiatrist for the AFL from 2019 to 2022. He has contributed significantly to discussions surrounding athlete mental health and the complexities involved in understanding and preventing mental health crises among sportspeople. Recently, he has been in the news for his insights into the challenges faced by athletes, particularly in light of the recent tragedies affecting the Selwood family, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of individual mental health issues despite the resources available to athletes.