Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
The 3-minute daily practice that’s rewiring how men see themselves
WE'VE ALL BEEN there. Sunday afternoon, phone in hand, dopamine depleted, when the algorithm serves up something that stops the doom scroll. For me, it was a young woman in her mother's basement holding up a book called Psycho-Cybernetics – telling me it would change...
Exploring men’s mental health holistically: insights from Peter Crone
From silent struggles to inner strength
Brendan Fevola on how his relationship with mental health has changed
The retired footballer opens up about his struggles with mental health throughout his AFL career, what he would tell his younger self to do differently, and why he’s getting behind the Family Roast
Roses to reality: Dr Matt Agnew reveals why prioritising his mental health has been crucial in his business journey
The trajectory of my career has certainly been unexpected. From the structured world of astrophysics, to the whirlwind of reality TV as The Bachelor, and now, as a sole trader, my journey has been a masterclass in adaptability and resilience. While the public may have...
‘I was addicted to football’: A former addict wants you to know the red flags
IT'S A GROSS cliché, but you never forget your first match. I remember stepping into the simmering hum of a football stadium, seven years old, wearing my older brother’s oversized replica shirt and clutching a match-day program so tight the ink was almost staining my...
Why exercising with your dog could be a mental health gamechanger
IT TURNS OUT man’s best friend is also your mind’s bestie, too. That's because a dog is far more effective in motivating you to get off the couch and get moving than any personal trainer you can find, according to new research commissioned by Asics. In The Mind’s Best...
‘I’m a psychologist and here’s the one thing I do every day to improve my mental health’
MOST PEOPLE MIGHT assume that mental health professionals, such as a psychologist like myself, have their own mental health perfectly under control. While that might be true most of the time, the reality is, mental health affects all of us. Despite being well versed...
The subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety
Anxiety and other mental health disorders in men are still largely stigmatised. Beyond first recognising and identifying the condition, there are vital steps men can take
Osher Günsberg on how to redirect distracting sexual energy
We all have urges, it’s what you do with them that counts
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?
Josh Cavallo has work to do
Three years after coming out and becoming the world’s only openly gay top-flight footballer, Ralph Lauren ambassador Josh Cavallo talks recovering from injury, his go-to fragrance and how much work still needs to be done before the game he loves can truly be called inclusive
Why I Mo: Josh Cowan and Run For Rob
We sat down with the leader of ‘Run For Rob’ to find out the story behind one of Movember’s most successful fundraising teams
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 addicted to stress? The hidden dangers of high-performance lifestyles
Stress is both inevitable and necessary to high performance. But what happens if you start to crave a cortisol spike?
Osher Günsberg on saunas and the power of self-talk
From the sweaty distress of a sauna to the lung-busting pain of a HIIT workout, overcoming testing situations can come down to the way you talk to yourself
New research shows the mental health benefits of booking a holiday
It should come as no surprise that some quality R&R on a holiday is good for your mental health. But according to new research, simply booking one will also do the trick
What if we’re thinking about willpower all wrong?
As science uncovers more about the true driving forces behind our appetites and urges, a new theory has emerged: what if ‘willpower’ doesn’t actually exist at all?