Contrite Hackett looks overseas for mental-health help

SYDNEY - Australian Olympic swimming great Grant Hackett said he will seek overseas treatment for mental-health problems after what he called "the toughest week of my life".

The 36-year-old, who went into hiding after his brief arrest last week following a family fight, released a statement thanking "mom and dad for helping me through the toughest week of my life".

"I know I have some mental-health issues and I am seeking help here in Australia and I will be also going overseas," he said in the statement released on Tuesday.