Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
Osher Günsberg on why he can’t stand kids’ parties
I’m just going to come right out and say it. I have a hard time at kids’ parties. Mostly because I am reliving my own childhood horror of kids' parties.I find it incredibly difficult to be there with all the noise and all the stimulation and all the screaming. Yet at...
The 3-minute daily practice that’s rewiring how men see themselves
A chance TikTok discovery led MH columnist, Manoj Dias, to an unexpected breakthrough in self-image. Here’s how any man can use this 60-year-old technique to break free from limiting beliefs
Osher Günsberg on recognising the good as well as the bad in the world around us
Social media and the news cycle highlight negative events shaping our world view and impacting our mental health. But by training your lens on the little bits of good in your life, you can gain a fresh perspective, one that’s perhaps a truer reflection of how the world works
‘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...
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...
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
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