Bressie on ten years of mental health activism: 'Sometimes, you have to drop your ego'

From musician to mental health campaigner, author to PhD student, Niall Breslin wants to use his platform to make real change. As he publishes his fifth mindfulness book for kids, he sets out his mission with Aoife Barry

Bressie, at home. Pics: Moya Nolan

Ten years ago, Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin, former Leinster rugby player, musician with The Blizzards and Voice of Ireland coach, went public about his longtime struggles with his mental health.

As his career had been on the rise, he had been dealing behind the scenes with generalised anxiety disorder and debilitating panic attacks.