Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
Osher Günsberg on the mental burpee everyone needs to do
AS SOMEONE WHO was once on the cover of Men’s Health with my shirt off, I can safely say that in comparison to that photo, I am out of shape. Compared to where I was mentally when that photo was taken, however, right now I’m in way better shape. That’s not to say that...
Baby Reindeer and the lure of the binge-watch
BY THE THIRD episode of the hit new Netflix series Baby Reindeer I knew I was in trouble. The credits were rolling, the next episode was cueing up and the countdown was on: seven, six, five, four . . . It was 9.53pm on a ‘school night’. I looked at my wife. Should we...
Why watching sports may be good for your wellbeing
GRAB YOUR REMOTE and settle in on the couch. Watching sport, often derided as a practice that produces non-responsive couch potatoes, may actually benefit your health and wellbeing and could lead to positive changes in your brain. With footy season in full swing, the...
Why getting familiar with your own breath might just save you
IF YOU TOLD ME when I was a naïve 21-year-old that by age 47, I’d be spending a Saturday afternoon at a holotropic breath-work class, I would have suggested you go and see a doctor. The canvas tote bag that carries my towel, water and a fresh shirt features a painting...
Everything you need to know about breathwork
REPEAT AFTER ME: breathe in, breathe out. Easier said than done, right? But learning to control your breathing is invaluable at times of stress and anxiety or during a panic attack. Research published in the Journal Frontiers in Psychology, "illustrates the potential...
Osher Günsberg on the mental burpee everyone needs to do
One of the hardest but most beneficial things you can do to balance your mental equilibrium is start taking notice of the world around you. Like, really noticing
Baby Reindeer and the lure of the binge-watch
The hit Netflix series about a man and his stalker is topping streaming charts and dominating office conversations right now. But could mainlining a good TV series be hurting your health?
Why watching sports may be good for your wellbeing
Pull on your jersey and grab your remote, studies show catching a game can lead to positive brain changes. Score!
Why getting familiar with your own breath might just save you
Take a deep breath and dive into the world of breathwork, where sweaty yoga mats and rhythmic realisation meet profound self-exploration
Everything you need to know about breathwork
And the best breathing exercises to help you calm down
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.