Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
March madness: if you’re feeling burnt out already, you’re not alone
WE'RE YET TO hit day 70 of the new year and yet somehow everybody is already exhausted. Isn’t this supposed to be the time of year when we are all recharged and optimistic? Instead we’re running on fumes. I said to my boyfriend the other week, “I think I’m burnt...
What #narctok won’t tell you about real narcissism
Here’s what we get wrong when we let creators on social media armchair-diagnose people as narcissists.
Dog walks benefit mental health, says new study
Could man’s best friend also boost mental wellbeing?
Marcus Bontempelli on why championing mental health support is good for footy
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL is a game of enormous highs and tremendous lows. As a premiership winning player, Western Bulldogs captain and two-time Brownlow Medal runner-up Marcus Bontempelli understands the high points better than most. But as someone who has faced...
Doctors explain how to control ADHD symptoms
STRUGGLING TO CONCENTRATE, running late, or being forgetful are things most of us deal with from time to time. But, for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) these behaviours are constant. ADHD is fairly common for adults, though statistics vary...
I hypnotised myself for two weeks to sleep better. Here’s what happened
WITH MY EYES CLOSED, mind relaxed and body lying supine, I suddenly feel my hand lifting off my bed, seemingly of its own accord. Right before I hypnotised myself for the first time, a pop-up urged me to find an open space in case this happens. I'd been sceptical,...
Why top executives are turning to weight training to manage stress
WHILE HIGHLY STRESSFUL C-suite roles and business ownership can leave many fantasising of a life devoid of stress, it’s interesting to know that as humans we need a certain amount of pressure to thrive. It’s about levels and management. Where ‘good’ stress can in fact...
This Former Make-a-Wish Kid Is Inspiring Others With His Story Of Beating Leukaemia
“I still use those words written back when I was 10 to remind me that I am only the luckiest kid in the world.”
4 Ways You Can Prepare For Your Midlife Crisis
Harness the self-awareness that builds over 20 to 30 years of adulting to move yourself forward in work, life and relationships.
‘I Attended A Breath & Ice Workshop And Here’s What Happened’
Along with about 30 other participants, we spread out and lie down, readying ourselves for what’s to come.
How to Support Your Partner After Early Pregnancy Loss
In Australia, one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. Sophie Walker, host of Australian Birth Stories podcast shares some practical ways you can offer support as your partner navigates the weeks after early pregnancy loss.
This Is What You Need To Elevate Your Physical and Mental Energy
MCT Oils keep you focussed and energised - every step of the way.
A Psychologist’s Guide On What To Say After The R U Ok? Question
What to do if someone answers no.
Timothee Chalamet Opens Up About The Pressures Of Social Media
“I can’t imagine what it is to grow up without the onslaught of social media.”
NBA All-Star John Wall Opens Up About The Impact Of His Mother’s Death
While grappling with a torn achilles, NBA star John Wall also lost his mother and grandmother during the height of the pandemic. It led him to the darkest place he’s ever known, one he only got out of thanks to the support of his teammates.
The Silent Suffering Of Australia’s Ageing Men
Suicide rates reveal a heartbreaking reality.
Lewis Hamilton Opens Up On Self-Care And Finding Balance In His Life
“Every year I’ve always looked at trying to help figure out how I can be better and how I can have more energy.”
Kid Cudi Reveals He Suffered A Stroke Two Weeks Into His Rehabilitation
He’s long been open about his struggles with mental health and now Kid Cudi has revealed that after checking himself into rehabilitation, he suffered a stroke that left him experiencing slow speech and movement.
Jonah Hill Opens Up About Anxiety And The Toll Of Fame On His Mental Health
In an open letter, Jonah Hill discussed how his near 20-year struggle with anxiety attacks has only been made worse by media appearances. Now, the actor will no longer promote his own films in order to protect his mental health.