Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
The simple way Pedro Pascal manages anxiety
PART OF THE fascinating, uniting thing about anxiety is that at one point or another, we all need to find our own way to live with and manage it—and that includes charming, man-of-the-moment movie stars. Pedro Pascal has been everywhere lately—starring in season...
“I have reasons, you have excuses”: the thinking trap that’s destroying your relationships
Osher Günsberg reflects on why granting your loved ones and fellow humans a little latitude and understanding could help us all in surviving the trials of daily life
How the death of a friend prompted Gus Worland to take action on men’s mental health
The founder of the Gotcha4Life foundation explains why fostering connections between men is the first step in helping reduce the rate of suicide in Australia. And it can start with a simple text message
How to make better decisions, according to science
YOU SLIP INTO a booth at your local diner. You’re about to order the burger, as usual, when the server walks by with an order of meatloaf for another table. It looks... interesting. You’ve never tried it, and now you’re tempted. But what if it sucks? This isn’t just a...
The trick to deal with imposter syndrome once and for all
IT TOOK A literal disaster for me to realize that I needed help beyond therapy. Friday, September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through my hometown of Asheville. The power went out first. Then the internet, and the water soon after. A buddy texted me about...
Creatine can boost the benefits of therapy in treating depression
YOUR FAVOURITE GYM supplement continues its metamorphosis into an all-round holistic health superstar, with new evidence finding that as well as helping build muscle, creatine does double duty in treating symptoms of depression. The study, which was published in the...
Why saying ‘I’m fine’ when you’re not might be hurting you
I LIVED IN London for a couple of years back in 2009 and 2010. Typical Aussie rite of passage, except I chose to do it during the Global Financial Crisis – because why make things too easy? Sure, leaving an Australian summer for an English winter was tough, but it...
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
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