Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
How this CEO was forced to confront burnout on a trip to Bunnings
THERE'S A UNIQUE energy in Bunnings on a Saturday morning. Blokes like me are hurrying around looking for gardening stuff before heading back home, sausage in hand, ready to attack the lawns and hedges.The trouble is I wasn’t feeling that vibe one fateful day in 2019....
The hidden mental toll of running multiple marathons, according to new research
Science suggests that running successive marathons could increase your risk of anxiety and depression – even if you feel fitter than ever
Khan Porter on his journey with injury, burnout, performance pressure and the mental strategies he’s used to come back stronger
MH columnist and CrossFit athlete, Khan Porter, reveals the mental pressure piled on athletes and how he’s managed to overcome it
The link between low testosterone and mental health – and how TRT could help
DEPRESSION HITS MEN differently, but it’s fair to say it hits them hard. Fewer men seek help for the condition compared to women. And some men are looking for alternative treatments that go beyond an SSRI, men’s group, or a therapist. Some men are looking...
Nike and NASA are using this breathing method—here’s why you should too
Kurtis Lee Thomas is leading a performance-driven wellness movement with Breathwork Detox—a powerful technique shown to support mental and emotional well-being by reducing stress and overwhelm in just one session. How breathwork is transforming men's mental health...
Osher Günsberg on why he can’t stand kids’ parties
I’m just going to come right out and say it. I have a hard time at kids’ parties. Mostly because I am reliving my own childhood horror of kids' parties.I find it incredibly difficult to be there with all the noise and all the stimulation and all the screaming. Yet at...
Why Eminem’s 17-mile-a-day running habit is inspiring addiction recovery experts
WHEN EMINEM NEARLY died from an overdose in 2007, he turned to an unlikely training plan to rebuild his life: running. The rapper has spoken openly about losing himself by pounding out up to 17 miles a day on a treadmill, a routine that not only gave him a natural...
Bailey Smith reveals he spent time in ‘psych ward’ after injury and breakup
At AFL Awards night, the Geelong Cats superstar lifted the lid on his time spent in a mental facility while recovering from a torn ACL
Doomscrolling is quietly rewiring your brain – here’s how to break the habit for good
Your brain is being hijacked – neuroscientist TJ Power explains how to take back control
How Brodie Grundy locks in at the end of a long season
The Sydney Swans' season may be all but over, but Brodie Grundy is still giving 100 per cent every week
The 3-minute daily practice that’s rewiring how men see themselves
A chance TikTok discovery led MH columnist, Manoj Dias, to an unexpected breakthrough in self-image. Here's how any man can use this 60-year-old technique to break free from limiting beliefs
Osher Günsberg on recognising the good as well as the bad in the world around us
Social media and the news cycle highlight negative events shaping our world view and impacting our mental health. But by training your lens on the little bits of good in your life, you can gain a fresh perspective, one that’s perhaps a truer reflection of how the world works
The simple way Pedro Pascal manages anxiety
The star of The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Eddington told us how he takes control when things get tough—and how it's changed over the years.
Exploring men’s mental health holistically: insights from Peter Crone
From silent struggles to inner strength
Brendan Fevola on how his relationship with mental health has changed
The retired footballer opens up about his struggles with mental health throughout his AFL career, what he would tell his younger self to do differently, and why he’s getting behind the Family Roast
5 common anxiety symptoms in men
Those nightly beers could be a sign of deeper issues
An entertainment journalist on the dangerous mindset behind a 3am drunk dial
Journalist Jonathon Moran puts the microscope on himself, reflecting on the way addiction can lead us down dangerous paths
“I have reasons, you have excuses”: the thinking trap that’s destroying your relationships
Osher Günsberg reflects on why granting your loved ones and fellow humans a little latitude and understanding could help us all in surviving the trials of daily life
How the death of a friend prompted Gus Worland to take action on men’s mental health
The founder of the Gotcha4Life foundation explains why fostering connections between men is the first step in helping reduce the rate of suicide in Australia. And it can start with a simple text message