I LIVED IN London for a couple of years back in 2009 and 2010. Typical Aussie rite of passage, except I chose to do it during the Global Financial Crisis – because why make things too easy? Sure, leaving an Australian summer for an English winter was tough, but it...
ONE SCORCHING MEMORY from my teenage years was of my father, every Sunday morning, donning his raggedy gardening gloves, overalls, and a bodega-bought bucket hat – chugging down a cup of strong black coffee and spending the entire day tending to his roses, flannel...
I WAS SO glad the Olympics showed up. It gave us a well-needed break from the constant coverage of chaos in the US, the Middle East and Europe. But now the Games are over, even the upcoming footy finals aren’t enough to keep me from being overwhelmed by the news. When...
IN MOVIES AND on TV, sociopaths are commonly depicted as mega-villains who act outrageously cruel and are manipulative. In real life, however, sociopaths may be a little harder to identify. “Sociopaths in real life often look charming and can be quite liked as a...
WHEN PEOPLE ASK me to their work to speak about mental health, one of the big points I like to hit is “no mental state is a permanent state”. The idea that while things might be bad now, it’s not always going to be like this. It’s not always going to be bad, and it’s...
Deep breath in… deep breath out. If you’re heading to the scenic Indonesian island of Bali and want to align your mind, body and soul, these are the best places to do it.
Digital Disappearances Are Becoming Ever More Common And For Those Who Need Closure They Can Be Particularly Haunting
Solitude isn’t the enemy. In fact, it could provide your keys to success
Researchers from Dartmouth College have discovered a new cognitive concern linked to the pandemic.
If you're not into the earnest vibe, this might give you some peace.
The cost-of-living crisis has sent searches for support skyrocketing.
Mental health is still a huge concern around the nation, especially for men. (Trigger warning: this article discusses suicide)
Refusing to conform to society’s penchant for hustle culture, Shawn Mendes chose to make mental health a priority. Now, he’s sharing the message with fans as he opens up about having to cancel his world tour.
Former Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has opened up on the past and present challenges of protecting his mental wellbeing, “It shocks me that the biggest killer of men under 45 is suicide.”
Muscle dysmorphia—a psychological disorder marked by an obsessive desire for a jacked physique—is on the rise. Social media is exacerbating the problem, but it may also offer new solutions.
From July, both MDA and magic mushrooms will be available on prescription as Australia becomes the first country in the world to officially legalise the drugs for medical use.
Why do we try so hard to prove we’re on top of things, when deep down we know we’re not?
