Mental Strength

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

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

I'M JULES OLDER. I'm nearly 85. It feels a good time to think about what’s been lost, gained and kept as I've aged. I’ll start with a chart, then talk turkey. Ready? Lost Downhill skiing Cross-country skiing Biking Running...

What #narctok won’t tell you about real narcissism

Here’s what we get wrong when we let creators on social media armchair-diagnose people as narcissists.

Dog walks benefit mental health, says new study

Could man’s best friend also boost mental wellbeing?

Olympic breaker Jeff Dunne breaks down how he mentally tackles his sport

ALL EYES WILL be on Jeff Dunne at the Paris Olympics. Most of those eyes will be attracted out of curiosity, as Paris 2024 will be the sport of breaking's – what a layman would describe as competitive breakdancing – Olympic debut. Dunne, and his fellow breakers –...

Osher Günsberg on why vulnerability and resilience are connected

SINCE 2013 I’VE been speaking publicly about mental health on my podcast, openly discussing my experience with addiction, psychosis and even suicidality. Then and now, either in my inbox or when I’m doing the groceries, people will come up to me and say: “It's just so...

Unlocking your greatness: the healing power of self-forgiveness

EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT it feels like to be stuck. It's that sense of being trapped in a loop, unable to break free from the patterns and habits that hold you back. It's the frustration of wanting to move forward but feeling like your wheels are spinning in place....

Tracking my alcohol intake for 150 days changed my drinking forever

AS A REGISTERED dietitian and performance coach, I've spent years perfecting the art of mindful eating, coaching high performers, and navigating the complexities of health behaviour. But the pandemic turned my drinking upside down, revealing cracks in my habits. Enter...

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Australia Will Legalise Mushrooms And MDMA For Medical Use

From July, both MDA and magic mushrooms will be available on prescription as Australia becomes the first country in the world to officially legalise the drugs for medical use.

Osher Günsberg On The Liberating Feeling Of Saying ‘I Don’t Know’

Why do we try so hard to prove we’re on top of things, when deep down we know we’re not?

Here’s What ‘Your Body Keeps the Score’ Really Means

Nobody can stop talking about this book right now—8 years after it was published. You might want to listen.

5 Ways To Reset Your Mindset To Step Into A Positive 2023

By taking new risks and stepping out of our comfort zones, we are challenging our minds to be open to new possibilities.

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‘Outlander’ Star Sam Heughan Opens Up About His Experience With An Eating Disorder

Actor Sam Heughan has spoken candidly about the pressures of acting and their impact on body image, which ultimately led him to develop a low-level eating disorder.

More People Than Ever Are Experiencing Burnout, But What Can We Do About It?

Since the start of the pandemic, the term ‘burnout’ has become ubiquitous, with more than half of us reportedly afflicted. Are we in the midst of a nationwide mental health crisis – or is this an inevitable symptom of a culture that misjudges the purpose and value of work?

Brendan Fraser Opens Up On The Impact Of Multiple Body Transformations