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...
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
Why talking therapy is losing its appeal – and fringe treatments are taking its place
Once viewed as the ultimate marker of emotional maturity, traditional therapy is currently being talked about for all the wrong reasons. But are there better ways to bolster your mental health?
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...
Osher Günsberg on managing temper tantrums
“I’M NEVER GOING to let my kid sit at a table like that with a phone in their hand.” – Every man who hasn’t had kids yet. You might remember your younger siblings or cousins losing it when they didn’t get a turn on the video game, or whatever was on their plate at...
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
Dr Zac Seidler on why men have a crucial role to play if we are to effectively tackle domestic violence
We are in a cultural maelstrom right now, and men are at the centre of it. A woman being murdered every four days by a man in her life isn’t a conspiracy theory, it’s an unquestionable national emergency, that demands men take this seriously, and act
7 ways you wreck your body when you don’t get off your butt
Plus, we drop the easy tips and tricks that you can do to get back on track and wave away that frustrating funk
Osher Günsberg on the mental burpee everyone needs to do
One of the hardest but most beneficial things you can do to balance your mental equilibrium is start taking notice of the world around you. Like, really noticing
Baby Reindeer and the lure of the binge-watch
The hit Netflix series about a man and his stalker is topping streaming charts and dominating office conversations right now. But could mainlining a good TV series be hurting your health?
Why watching sports may be good for your wellbeing
Pull on your jersey and grab your remote, studies show catching a game can lead to positive brain changes. Score!
Why getting familiar with your own breath might just save you
Take a deep breath and dive into the world of breathwork, where sweaty yoga mats and rhythmic realisation meet profound self-exploration
Everything you need to know about breathwork
And the best breathing exercises to help you calm down
Osher Günsberg on what healthy masculinity actually looks like
At some point, you’ve probably been on the receiving end of a friendly punch in the arm, backslap or hair ruffle from a male friend or acquaintance. What’s behind overly physical greetings between blokes? This month, Men’s Health’s expert on growth, Osher Günsberg, digs into why men feel the need to use playful expressions of violence to convey their enthusiasm to see each other
The science-backed playlist to optimise your mornings
Say goodbye to groggy mornings and hello to the perfect wake-up playlist. Don't hit snooze, check it out now.
The power and possibility of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health
Psychedelic drugs are shaping as powerful tools in the treatment of mental health conditions. Men’s Health spoke to the Australian doctor leading the charge to change the way we treat depression and anxiety.
A psychologist’s guide to beating dating-app fatigue
Getting hammered on Hinge? In his new column, Men’s Health’s panellist on mental health, Dr Zac Seidler, looks at how dating apps can affect your self-esteem and identifies ways you can turn the tide in your favour.