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...
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
5 common anxiety symptoms in men
Those nightly beers could be a sign of deeper issues
‘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...
Alex Noble is a C4 quadriplegic whose dreams and ambitions are boundless
WHEN ALEX NOBLE appears on my screen for our interview, my first impression is that I might have accidently intruded on a video link with the actor Cillian Murphy. There’s the same soulful eyes, prominent cheekbones, an arresting presence and perhaps a little of the...
Young men don’t need moral panic, they need our time and care
A WORLD FIRST report released today from the Movember Institute of Men’s Health offers an unflinching look at how young men engage with online content about masculinity – a reality many of us have overlooked or misunderstood. For too long, public discourse has swung...
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...
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?
Therapists explain the surprising depression symptoms for men
It's important not to ignore these signs.
Manoj Dias on sowing the seeds of softness
An unexpected lesson in masculinity – through gardening
Osher Günsberg on coming to grips with what you can actually control in life
The key to managing your mental health in rocky times could be to look at what you have influence over and what you don’t
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