Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
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...
The subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety
Anxiety and other mental health disorders in men are still largely stigmatised. Beyond first recognising and identifying the condition, there are vital steps men can take
Osher Günsberg on how to redirect distracting sexual energy
We all have urges, it’s what you do with them that counts
Osher Günsberg on coming to grips with what you can actually control in life
I WAS SO glad the Olympics showed up. It gave us a well-needed break from the constant coverage of chaos in the US, the Middle East and Europe. But now the Games are over, even the upcoming footy finals aren’t enough to keep me from being overwhelmed by the news. When...
10 signs you’re dealing with a sociopath, according to therapists
IN MOVIES AND on TV, sociopaths are commonly depicted as mega-villains who act outrageously cruel and are manipulative. In real life, however, sociopaths may be a little harder to identify. “Sociopaths in real life often look charming and can be quite liked as a...
Osher Günsberg on why you need a mental map
WHEN PEOPLE ASK me to their work to speak about mental health, one of the big points I like to hit is “no mental state is a permanent state”. The idea that while things might be bad now, it’s not always going to be like this. It’s not always going to be bad, and it’s...
Why you don’t need to be happy all the time to lead a fulfilling life
IF YOU’RE READING this because the headline caught your attention, then please allow me to elaborate on those few words. The truth is that it’s not just “you don’t need to be” happy all the time, but that “you can’t be and shouldn’t ever expect to be” happy all the...
Five lessons we can learn from Napoleon
While it’s been more than 200 years since his death, the French Emperor had plenty of wisdom to impart, most of which still resonates today.
Osher Günsberg on the highs and lows of ageing
For every upside of getting older (increased opportunities, knowledge acquisition, being able to afford the “good” toilet paper), there is often a downside.
The 10 best health & wellness retreats in Bali
Deep breath in… deep breath out. If you’re heading to the scenic Indonesian island of Bali and want to align your mind, body and soul, these are the best places to do it.
Yes, Getting Ghosted Sucks. Science Explains Why
Digital Disappearances Are Becoming Ever More Common And For Those Who Need Closure They Can Be Particularly Haunting
In Search of Solitude: The Importance of Spending Time Alone
Solitude isn’t the enemy. In fact, it could provide your keys to success
Facial Blindness: The Newly Discovered Long COVID Symptom
Researchers from Dartmouth College have discovered a new cognitive concern linked to the pandemic.
The Wildly Funny Side of Meditation You Need to Try
If you're not into the earnest vibe, this might give you some peace.
Calls For Mental Health Help At An All-Time High
The cost-of-living crisis has sent searches for support skyrocketing.
New Stats Are In About Suicide – And Men Are Still Most At Risk
Mental health is still a huge concern around the nation, especially for men. (Trigger warning: this article discusses suicide)
Shawn Mendes Opens Up About Mental Health In Light Of Tour Cancellation
Refusing to conform to society’s penchant for hustle culture, Shawn Mendes chose to make mental health a priority. Now, he’s sharing the message with fans as he opens up about having to cancel his world tour.
Kit Harington Opens Up About Protecting His Mental Health
Former Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has opened up on the past and present challenges of protecting his mental wellbeing, “It shocks me that the biggest killer of men under 45 is suicide.”
‘Bigorexia’ Has Young Men Doing Dangerous Things for Muscle
Muscle dysmorphia—a psychological disorder marked by an obsessive desire for a jacked physique—is on the rise. Social media is exacerbating the problem, but it may also offer new solutions.