Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
Brendan Fevola on how his relationship with mental health has changed
BRENDAN FEVOLA WAS once the AFL’s most electrifying showman. A freakish goal-kicker, a headline magnet if there ever was one, and a man who embodied the larrikin spirit of early 2000s footy culture. But behind the countless goals, handful of Coleman medals and the...
‘I’m a psychologist and here’s the one thing I do every day to improve my mental health’
Even psychologists struggle with mental health concerns. Here, one practitioner reveals the practice that keeps them on even keel
Alex Noble is a C4 quadriplegic whose dreams and ambitions are boundless
At 16, an accident on the rugby field changed Alex’s Noble’s life forever. His response to the experience is a testament to the power of positivity, determination and resilience. As he tells Men’s Health, ‘adversity is the fertiliser for growth’
Osher Günsberg on managing temper tantrums
“I’M NEVER GOING to let my kid sit at a table like that with a phone in their hand.” – Every man who hasn’t had kids yet. You might remember your younger siblings or cousins losing it when they didn’t get a turn on the video game, or whatever was on their plate at...
The subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety
MY LIFE IS a dichotomy, in that I’ve spent years in tae kwon do, love football and rodeos, but have an affinity for frozen yoghurt and watching Netflix with a good cabernet and wood wick candles next to my cats, Thelma and Louise. I attribute my temperament to genes...
Osher Günsberg on how to redirect distracting sexual energy
BEFORE KURT RUSSELL attempted an Escape from New York, before he battled The Thing, he starred in the underrated comedy Used Cars. Early in the movie, he is given some of the greatest wisdom a young man could hope to hear: “Don’t let the little head do the thinking...
What #narctok won’t tell you about real narcissism
"I THINK MY boss is a narcissist.” “Your mum sounds like a narcissist.” “Oh, my ex-boyfriend was so abusive, a total narcissist.” You’ve heard these extremely common sentiments out in the real world. More than half a million videos on TikTok are tagged with #NarcTok,...
10 self-help books that will actually help you
If you've grown weary of generic advice and superfluous information while on the hunt for
self-help books, you've come to the right place. These are our picks of the best self-help
books money can buy, the ones that could genuinely help you.
Osher Günsberg on the importance of finding purpose in your work
Work can help some men maintain their mental equilibrium. But you need purpose for the dollars you earn to make sense.
21st century problems: nomophobia is here and it’s very real
The fear of being without your mobile phone isn’t a myth, and more people are impacted than you think.
Khan Porter on staying positive when you’re injured
Dealing with a long-term injury can impact your mental wellbeing. Here our fitness panellist Khan Porter reveals his strategies to cope.
The two words that could make your day
You were taught not to talk to strangers but research shows it has an outsized effect on your health and happiness.
Should we be depressed that our goals and achievements are likely meaningless?
Is existential musing motivating or deflating? An investigation.
From the bleachers to bliss: the link between sports fandom and happiness
Grab your foam finger and head to a stadium because watching live sport might just be the most fun way to boost your mental wellbeing.
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