Mental Strength

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

Bailey Smith reveals he spent time in ‘psych ward’ after injury and breakup

BAILEY SMITH nearly had his promising AFL career derailed by an ACL injury sustained during a training session in December of 2023. Now, the star midfielder has revealed his recovery was even tougher than originally thought.At the 2025 AFL Awards night, where Smith...

Brendan Fevola on how his relationship with mental health has changed

The retired footballer opens up about his struggles with mental health throughout his AFL career, what he would tell his younger self to do differently, and why he’s getting behind the Family Roast

5 common anxiety symptoms in men

Those nightly beers could be a sign of deeper issues

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...

March madness: if you’re feeling burnt out already, you’re not alone

WE'RE YET TO hit day 70 of the new year and yet somehow everybody is already exhausted. Isn’t this supposed to be the time of year when we are all recharged and optimistic? Instead we’re running on fumes. I said to my boyfriend the other week, “I think I’m burnt...

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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.

Are ice baths and saunas overrated?

An Aussie expert is pouring cold water on the benefits of a frigid dip, as well as a steam in a sauna. Could two of modern health and wellness’ most popular hacks be on shaky ground?

The rise of athlete mental health breaks and what we can learn from them

After winning back-to-back surfing world championships, Filipe Toledo has announced he won’t go for a threepeat. Instead, the 28-year-old is taking the year off to address his mental health. Toledo isn’t the first athlete to prioritise mental health over trophies in recent years, and there’s a lesson in there for the rest of us.

Osher Günsberg: how I found freedom from fear of death

This month our expert panellist on growth reveals how he found the key to overcoming existential angst in a very unlikely place: inside Darren Hayes' skull.

Could doing nothing be the hottest wellness trend of 2024?

Men's Health wellness expert Manoj Dias was feeling the familiar grip of anxiety beginning to weigh him down. He planned a trip with a dedicated focus on refreshing his mind and body. Instead he found that the key to a true mental reset didn't require him to lift a finger.

What would really happen if you won Powerball?

The biggest lottery in Australian history is going down tonight and while we all dream of winning, there is some conjecture over whether a lucky ticket would make you happy or ruin your life.

Cheers to clarity: the surprising joy of mindful drinking

Keen to ditch the hangovers? Find your new favourite way to unwind (and actually remember it) by joining the ranks of the sober curious.

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.