Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
‘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...
Young men don’t need moral panic, they need our time and care
A new report from Movember has found that in the absence of real-world connection, young men are looking to online influencers for guidance, with both positive and negative repercussions. Rather than knee-jerk reactions, a clear-eyed and considered response is required, argues Dr Zac Seidler
A doctor’s own bitter pill to swallow: “I struggle to talk about mental health”
Mental health is an issue for everyone, even those whose job it is to treat us. Here, an Aussie doctor reflects on his own mental health and reveals his strategies to cope
Osher Günsberg’s mental health plan for the upcoming election
IF YOU’VE EVER been in a long-term defacto relationship, you’ll know that there’s a moment around the three-year mark where, if you’ve played your cards right and had good communication, the two of you are travelling in the same direction at such a clip that it starts...
This 84-year-old’s skills inventory reveals what’s worth holding onto in life . . . if you can
I'M JULES OLDER. I'm nearly 85. It feels a good time to think about what’s been lost, gained and kept as I've aged. I’ll start with a chart, then talk turkey. Ready? Lost Downhill skiing Cross-country skiing Biking Running...
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....
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!
Is wellness tech the future of preventative healthcare?
On the verge of burnout, our wellness expert turned to an unlikely source for salvation: technology
How John Butler’s new album helped him heal from grief
The folk musician’s new album, Running River, was recorded during a period of immense personal turmoil. But as he explains on the new episode of Men's Health's Turning Point podcast, the creative process proved cathartic
Osher Günsberg on reframing your reaction to bad news
After recently losing two TV hosting gigs in the space of a week, our expert panellist on growth has had time for reflection. As he’s discovered, when life gives you lemons, it helps if you have a plan in place and are willing to do some work on yourself. That way, you actually have a shot at making lemonade . . . or something just as sweet
Olympic surfer Connor O’Leary is doing it for the culture
Less than three months out from his maiden Olympic Games, Japanese-Australian surfer Connor O’Leary sat down with Men’s Health to discuss his decision to switch national allegiances to Japan, the importance of heritage, prioritising self-care, and the morning routine powering him to the Olympics
Man2Man: why resisting social media could help unlock true purpose in life
A writer looks back on the men of yesteryear and ponders whether we're losing meaning and purpose in the social media age. Something to ponder before your next scroll
Inside Tez Steinberg’s epic 126-day rowing journey across the Pacific Ocean
After 126 days at sea and with more than 8,000 kilometres of water behind him, Tez Steinberg arrived in Australia from Hawaii last month, after setting off in late 2023 to raise awareness for ocean conservation and accelerate ocean plastic solutions. Steinberg’s journey was one of immense physical endurance, but as he tells Men’s Health, he wouldn’t trade the mental payoff for anything