Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
A doctor’s own bitter pill to swallow: “I struggle to talk about mental health”
THIS IS SO hard to write... and that's exactly why I'm doing it. I’m a doctor. I talk to men every day about mental health – about how they’re feeling, about stress, burnout, anger, relationships, addiction, depression, the works. But I’ll tell you this – it doesn’t...
The trick to deal with imposter syndrome once and for all
Almost everyone experiences it. Good thing there’s a fix
Creatine can boost the benefits of therapy in treating depression
Creatine, better known as a muscle-building aid, shows impressive results in improving the efficacy of talk therapy for depressed people
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....
What Ozempic really does to your brain
IF YOU TAKE a GLP-1 agonist like Ozempic or Zepbound, you can see changes to your waistline and your blood sugar within weeks. What might be less obvious is how the drug is affecting your brain. Research suggests these popular weight-loss medications can influence...
Why letting go of your youth is harder than you think
I TURNED 41 a few weeks ago. Growing older was never something I was afraid of. I used to say, “we’re lucky if we get the chance to.” But if I’m being honest, there is a part of me that is starting to feel unsettled about ageing. And that’s the part that is afraid of...
10 signs you’re dealing with a sociopath, according to therapists
Look carefully, because not all of them are obvious
Osher Günsberg on why you need a mental map
If you ignore the signs of stress and anxiety, you can find yourself lost in a psychological wilderness. But with the right navigational tools in your mental backpack, you can find your way back to safety
Why you don’t need to be happy all the time to lead a fulfilling life
Striving for perpetual happiness is a fool’s errand and an unachievable goal, as a positive psychologist discovered for himself
Olympic breaker Jeff Dunne breaks down how he mentally tackles his sport
Australia's first male Olympic breaker will have a lot on his plate when his sport debuts at the Paris Olympics. This is how he'll deal with it
Osher Günsberg on why vulnerability and resilience are connected
In order to live life to the fullest, you need to be prepared to expose yourself to potential pain and discomfort, while equipping yourself with the tools to handle that hardship. No, it’s not easy. Yes, it’s worth it
Unlocking your greatness: the healing power of self-forgiveness
Discover how cutting yourself some slack and forgiving yourself for mistakes can help you realise the full extent of your potential
Tracking my alcohol intake for 150 days changed my drinking forever
With Dry July upon us, it's a good time to evaluate your alcohol consumption. Pulling the handbrake on boozing can be tough, but drink-tracking apps can make mindful drinking doable
Marcus Bontempelli on why championing mental health support is good for footy
The superstar midfielder discusses how he deals with setbacks and how far the AFL has come in supporting its players' mental health needs
Doctors explain how to control ADHD symptoms
These strategies can help with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
I hypnotised myself for two weeks to sleep better. Here’s what happened
Waves of new apps are helping dispel the perception that hypnosis is a circus act and promising that the practice will be the next big thing in self-care. But does it actually work?
Why top executives are turning to weight training to manage stress
While a degree of stress can be beneficial, if cortisol is elevated long term it can lead to burnout. Here's how weight training can help
Are you a ‘stress bragger?’
Yeah, you’re swamped. We get it. But a new study has found broadcasting how busy you are can not only breed resentment but lead to burnout – for your colleagues!