Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
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....
5 ways to support a loved one suffering from mental health concerns
Worried your partner is struggling to cope with stress and anxiety? A clinical psychologist breaks down how you can navigate the tricky subject of supporting a loved one suffering from mental ill-health
Embracing Counselling in the Digital Age
A look into the impact of the digital world.
Are you a ‘stress bragger?’
AS ANYONE WHO works in a corporate job knows, the default response to any query from a co-worker on how you’re doing is to reply that you’re “busy”. You might even be tempted to add that you’re stressed, particularly if you want to elicit a more meaningful reply than,...
Is wellness tech the future of preventative healthcare?
IT WAS JANUARY 2023, when I first became aware of my deteriorating health. There I was, a relatively fit and healthy young(ish) man. I meditated daily, engaged in breathwork, yoga, strength training, and ate organic, biodynamic, and grass-fed whenever I could. But my...
How John Butler’s new album helped him heal from grief
JOHN BUTLER IS blinking back tears as he reflects on the day his dad passed away. The pain of the loss is clearly still acute, but as Butler recalls the darkness of that time, he eventually forces a brittle laugh. “Just before COVID, my band kind of stopped, for lack...
Osher Günsberg on reframing your reaction to bad news
AT 17, I chose to work in the entertainment industry. A place that fluctuates wildly between “greenlit” and “cancelled”. And I have just lost not one, but two big TV jobs. (The Bachelor Australia and The Masked Singer). In the same day. You might know what losing a...
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.
Tom Holland Speaks Up About The Impact Of Social Media On His Mental Health
Tom Holland got candid about the affect the social media app has had on his mental and emotional health, citing the app as “overstimulating” and “overwhelming” as he told fans he’ll be quitting it to look after his mental health.
Osher Günsberg: How I Block Out Negative Self-Talk
"It’s a cruel, self-reinforcing loop that is devilishly hard to escape from."
Hugh Jackman On The Mental Health Benefits Of Journaling
“Every morning I do it, because I realised how stunted I was.”
UFC’s Paddy Pimblett Wants Men To Speak Up About Their Mental Health
After a stunning win at UFC London, the fighter used his moment of glory to highlight the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness as he encourages more men to speak up.