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...
Osher Günsberg’s mental health plan for the upcoming election
IF YOU’VE EVER been in a long-term defacto relationship, you’ll know that there’s a moment around the three-year mark where, if you’ve played your cards right and had good communication, the two of you are travelling in the same direction at such a clip that it starts...
This 84-year-old’s skills inventory reveals what’s worth holding onto in life . . . if you can
I'M JULES OLDER. I'm nearly 85. It feels a good time to think about what’s been lost, gained and kept as I've aged. I’ll start with a chart, then talk turkey. Ready? Lost Downhill skiing Cross-country skiing Biking Running...
Breaking the silence: a paradigm for saving a life from suicide
IT WAS AT the height of Covid in 2020 that James took his life. He was a great friend, the kind of friend that comes along once in a lifetime. We spent countless hours talking about everything and anything. While his death wasn’t really out of the blue given his...
How to be there for a friend struggling with loneliness
THE GREATEST THREAT to our generation right now is loneliness. So much of our world pushes us toward isolation – dating apps replacing human connection, algorithms keeping us on our phones, and yet we keep ducking and weaving our CEO’s request to return to work....
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Osher Günsberg on what healthy masculinity actually looks like
At some point, you’ve probably been on the receiving end of a friendly punch in the arm, backslap or hair ruffle from a male friend or acquaintance. What’s behind overly physical greetings between blokes? This month, Men’s Health’s expert on growth, Osher Günsberg, digs into why men feel the need to use playful expressions of violence to convey their enthusiasm to see each other
The science-backed playlist to optimise your mornings
Say goodbye to groggy mornings and hello to the perfect wake-up playlist. Don't hit snooze, check it out now.
The power and possibility of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health
Psychedelic drugs are shaping as powerful tools in the treatment of mental health conditions. Men’s Health spoke to the Australian doctor leading the charge to change the way we treat depression and anxiety.
A psychologist’s guide to beating dating-app fatigue
Getting hammered on Hinge? In his new column, Men’s Health’s panellist on mental health, Dr Zac Seidler, looks at how dating apps can affect your self-esteem and identifies ways you can turn the tide in your favour.
Are ice baths and saunas overrated?
An Aussie expert is pouring cold water on the benefits of a frigid dip, as well as a steam in a sauna. Could two of modern health and wellness’ most popular hacks be on shaky ground?
The rise of athlete mental health breaks and what we can learn from them
After winning back-to-back surfing world championships, Filipe Toledo has announced he won’t go for a threepeat. Instead, the 28-year-old is taking the year off to address his mental health. Toledo isn’t the first athlete to prioritise mental health over trophies in recent years, and there’s a lesson in there for the rest of us.
Osher Günsberg: how I found freedom from fear of death
This month our expert panellist on growth reveals how he found the key to overcoming existential angst in a very unlikely place: inside Darren Hayes' skull.
Could doing nothing be the hottest wellness trend of 2024?
Men's Health wellness expert Manoj Dias was feeling the familiar grip of anxiety beginning to weigh him down. He planned a trip with a dedicated focus on refreshing his mind and body. Instead he found that the key to a true mental reset didn't require him to lift a finger.
What would really happen if you won Powerball?
The biggest lottery in Australian history is going down tonight and while we all dream of winning, there is some conjecture over whether a lucky ticket would make you happy or ruin your life.
Cheers to clarity: the surprising joy of mindful drinking
Keen to ditch the hangovers? Find your new favourite way to unwind (and actually remember it) by joining the ranks of the sober curious.
In goal-setting mode? Listen to your inner voice
Expert panellist Dr Zac Seidler has dedicated his career toward understanding men’s mental health and masculinity, subjects he'll be exploring in depth here, in his new column for Men's Health. With goal-setting on many men's agendas at this time of year, he begins by looking at the way external forces can influence what you value and pursue in life and reveals why you might be better to plot a more intuitive path towards growth.
How Jannik Sinner rebuilt his body to get in Grand Slam shape
The 22-year-old's Australian Open victory stunned the world. Here’s how some tweaks to his workout regimen helped take him to the next level.