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...
WE'VE ALL BEEN there. Sunday afternoon, phone in hand, dopamine depleted, when the algorithm serves up something that stops the doom scroll. For me, it was a young woman in her mother's basement holding up a book called Psycho-Cybernetics – telling me it would change...
IT’S THE MIDDLE of winter. I shuffle out of bed in the darkness, flicking on the espresso machine on the way to the loo. Grinding my coffee beans while the steamer boils, my bare feet cold on the kitchen floor, I open a news app.In very bold, all-caps font I see the...
PART OF THE fascinating, uniting thing about anxiety is that at one point or another, we all need to find our own way to live with and manage it—and that includes charming, man-of-the-moment movie stars. Pedro Pascal has been everywhere lately—starring in season...
According to Western Sydney University’s Centre for Male Health, one in eight men will experience depression and one in five will experience anxiety at some stage in their life. A combination of social stigma, masculine expectation, and other factors contribute to...
Mental health is an issue for everyone, even those whose job it is to treat us. Here, an Aussie doctor reflects on his own mental health and reveals his strategies to cope
Once viewed as the ultimate marker of emotional maturity, traditional therapy is currently being talked about for all the wrong reasons. But are there better ways to bolster your mental health?
Whether you're in the burger v meatloaf choice vortex or you're waffling on bigger stuff, here's what you need to know
Almost everyone experiences it. Good thing there’s a fix
Creatine, better known as a muscle-building aid, shows impressive results in improving the efficacy of talk therapy for depressed people
Letting people in doesn’t have to be a sign of weakness. Being open about your feelings is key to getting the support you need
If you're finding yourself running on fumes just a few months into the year, it might be time to make some cuts. Here's how
The lead-up to an election sees politicians dial up the rhetoric and double down on double-speak. Use this guide to spot political sleight of hand and avoid campaign burnout
A writer looks back on the skills he's lost, gained and kept, an exercise all of us might want to try one day . . . or tomorrow
Suicide symptoms and behaviours are often in plain sight. But we won’t reduce the number of suicides in Australia
until we are aware of the barriers that stop us responding with urgency, not just concern
It can be difficult to broach the subject of loneliness with friends. So, here's how to look out for your mates this Valentine's Day
Weight loss drugs might affect everything from food noise to Alzheimer's to addiction, depression and anxiety. Here's what you need to know
