Mental Strength

Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.

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...

This 84-year-old’s skills inventory reveals what’s worth holding onto in life . . . if you can

A writer looks back on the skills he’s lost, gained and kept, an exercise all of us might want to try one day . . . or tomorrow

Breaking the silence: a paradigm for saving a life from suicide

Suicide symptoms and behaviours are often in plain sight. But we won’t reduce the number of suicides in Australia
until we are aware of the barriers that stop us responding with urgency, not just concern

5 ways to support a loved one suffering from mental health concerns

DIGITAL ISSUE 5 ways to support a loved one suffering from mental health concerns Worried your partner is struggling to cope with stress or anxiety? A clinical psychologist breaks down how you can navigate the tricky subject of supporting a loved one suffering from...

Embracing Counselling in the Digital Age

The digital age has ushered in a new era for counselling, transforming how mental health services are delivered and accessed. Telecounselling, which involves providing counselling services through digital platforms, has become a promising solution to many traditional...

Are you addicted to stress? The hidden dangers of high-performance lifestyles

THERE’S NO ARGUING that stress is an inherent part of the human experience. It’s a universal trait of our shared humanity that no one is immune to. Simply spend a day meeting the daily demands of life – from work, to family, to keeping up with exercise regimes, to...

Osher Günsberg on saunas and the power of self-talk

I’VE SPENT A lot of money in my life trying to feel better than I do right now. The clothes, holidays, motorcycles, and substances only ever delivered a momentary result. Yet I can say without question that the most effective and profoundly beneficial thing I’ve ever...

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In goal-setting mode? Listen to your inner voice

Expert panellist Dr Zac Seidler has dedicated his career toward understanding men’s mental health and masculinity, subjects he'll be exploring in depth here, in his new column for Men's Health. With goal-setting on many men's agendas at this time of year, he begins by looking at the way external forces can influence what you value and pursue in life and reveals why you might be better to plot a more intuitive path towards growth.

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How Jannik Sinner rebuilt his body to get in Grand Slam shape

The 22-year-old's Australian Open victory stunned the world. Here’s how some tweaks to his workout regimen helped take him to the next level.

5 signs you might be experiencing burnout

There’s a fine line between ambition and exhaustion. These are five signs you’re crossing it.

Osher Günsberg on the hard road to a healthy ego

This month our expert panellist on growth looks at how difficult it can be to keep your ego in check and accept constructive criticism. But as he writes, a little humility can go a long way to helping you become a better man.

Does exercising at night screw up your body clock?

Late finishes at the Australian Open have players complaining about the impact on performance and recovery. Does competing late at night hamper your athletic performance?

Finding balance: how yoga can help you defy ageing

Step into the world of wellness with Manoj Dias, your aficionado and fearless trend-chaser. In this column, we're delving deep into the hottest and obscure wellness trends and having candid conversations with pop culture icons. Our mission? Demystify wellness and bring it down to earth for all. First up, Dias recalls his first yoga class and reveals how the ancient practice can help fortify your mind and body as you age.

Isaac Humphries is unshackled

After coming out in November 2022, the Adelaide 36ers centre remains the only openly gay professional basketball player in the world. With the NBL's Champion Pride Round underway, Humphries reflects on his journey and the reasons why he’s playing the best basketball of his career.