I’m just going to come right out and say it. I have a hard time at kids’ parties. Mostly because I am reliving my own childhood horror of kids' parties.I find it incredibly difficult to be there with all the noise and all the stimulation and all the screaming. Yet at...
THIS IS SO hard to write... and that's exactly why I'm doing it. I’m a doctor. I talk to men every day about mental health – about how they’re feeling, about stress, burnout, anger, relationships, addiction, depression, the works. But I’ll tell you this – it doesn’t...
LAST YEAR WAS one of poor PR for talking therapy. There was, of course, the usual kickback to so-called ‘therapy speak’ – a growing collective eye-roll at the overuse of words like ‘toxic’ and ‘narcissistic’, often to refer to people and situations we dislike, rather...
YOU SLIP INTO a booth at your local diner. You’re about to order the burger, as usual, when the server walks by with an order of meatloaf for another table. It looks... interesting. You’ve never tried it, and now you’re tempted. But what if it sucks? This isn’t just a...
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...
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.
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.
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.
This month our expert panellist on growth looks at how difficult it can be to keep your ego in check and accept constructive criticism. But as he writes, a little humility can go a long way to helping you become a better man.
After coming out in November 2022, the Adelaide 36ers centre remains the only openly gay professional basketball player in the world. With the NBL's Champion Pride Round underway, Humphries reflects on his journey and the reasons why he’s playing the best basketball of his career.
The UFC light heavyweight grew up fighting and has continued to battle the odds in a career that hasn't always gone to plan. But as he explains to Men's Health, adversity has only sharpened his focus, stoked his ambition and steeled his determination. He wouldn’t be here without it.
The cost-of-living crisis has sent searches for support skyrocketing.
Mental health is still a huge concern around the nation, especially for men. (Trigger warning: this article discusses suicide)
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.
By taking new risks and stepping out of our comfort zones, we are challenging our minds to be open to new possibilities.
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?
The former welterweight world title holder on dealing with haters and why resorting to fists is always a last resort.
