THERE’S A PART of professional sport that those who haven’t lived it see from a distance but may never fully understand. In much the same way that I’ll probably never know what it feels like to try and sell a multi-million dollar home, or the intensity of walking into...
PICTURE THIS SCENE: it’s 2am. Your eyes burn, a dull ache throbs behind your temples, and your phone's blue light casts a ghostly glow. Hours have melted into the digital ether since you swore you'd check 'just one last thing.' This isn't merely a bad habit; it's...
WE'VE ALL BEEN there. Sunday afternoon, phone in hand, dopamine depleted, when the algorithm serves up something that stops the doom scroll. For me, it was a young woman in her mother's basement holding up a book called Psycho-Cybernetics – telling me it would change...
IT’S THE MIDDLE of winter. I shuffle out of bed in the darkness, flicking on the espresso machine on the way to the loo. Grinding my coffee beans while the steamer boils, my bare feet cold on the kitchen floor, I open a news app.In very bold, all-caps font I see the...
According to Western Sydney University’s Centre for Male Health, one in eight men will experience depression and one in five will experience anxiety at some stage in their life. A combination of social stigma, masculine expectation, and other factors contribute to...
A new report from Movember has found that in the absence of real-world connection, young men are looking to online influencers for guidance, with both positive and negative repercussions. Rather than knee-jerk reactions, a clear-eyed and considered response is required, argues Dr Zac Seidler
Mental health is an issue for everyone, even those whose job it is to treat us. Here, an Aussie doctor reflects on his own mental health and reveals his strategies to cope
Once viewed as the ultimate marker of emotional maturity, traditional therapy is currently being talked about for all the wrong reasons. But are there better ways to bolster your mental health?
Whether you're in the burger v meatloaf choice vortex or you're waffling on bigger stuff, here's what you need to know
Almost everyone experiences it. Good thing there’s a fix
Creatine, better known as a muscle-building aid, shows impressive results in improving the efficacy of talk therapy for depressed people
Letting people in doesn’t have to be a sign of weakness. Being open about your feelings is key to getting the support you need
If you're finding yourself running on fumes just a few months into the year, it might be time to make some cuts. Here's how
The lead-up to an election sees politicians dial up the rhetoric and double down on double-speak. Use this guide to spot political sleight of hand and avoid campaign burnout
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
It can be difficult to broach the subject of loneliness with friends. So, here's how to look out for your mates this Valentine's Day
Weight loss drugs might affect everything from food noise to Alzheimer's to addiction, depression and anxiety. Here's what you need to know
