Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
Lessons in confidence from a psychologist with cerebral palsy
FOR MOST OF my life, I thought building self-confidence meant overcoming my differences. I was born with cerebral palsy, a physical disability that’s made me feel different from everyone else. Growing up, I spent countless hours in physical, speech, and occupational...
I hiked a mountain naked – here’s what it did to my body image
Writer Jamie Carson takes on hiking, running and swimming naked in the mountains to find out if baring all really can improve mental health
How men inherit money anxiety across generations: TruWorth sees your silent burden
Exploring the unspoken pressures men face around wealth, worth, and responsibility.
How psychedelics saved my life: A journey from rock bottom to radical healing
Benjamin Forest is not your average wellness advocate. A retired military officer with multiple advanced degrees and a thriving business past, he once appeared to be the epitome of success. But behind that polished persona was a man grappling with profound internal...
The benefits of the beat: why men need to dance more
I WANTED TO be Michael Jackson when I was a kid. I’d regularly have my white socks pulled high above pants that were intentionally two sizes too small from my shoes. Single white glove. The whole thing. I'd slide across our kitchen floor until my mum told me to stop...
The Modern Man: Brent Freeman’s Approach To Redefining Masculinity
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters Now More Than Ever Men have witnessed a significant shift in how masculinity is viewed and expressed. For decades, Australian men have been told to “man up,” “suck it up,” and suppress their feelings. The cost of this conditioning? A...
How this CEO was forced to confront burnout on a trip to Bunnings
THERE'S A UNIQUE energy in Bunnings on a Saturday morning. Blokes like me are hurrying around looking for gardening stuff before heading back home, sausage in hand, ready to attack the lawns and hedges.The trouble is I wasn’t feeling that vibe one fateful day in 2019....
The hidden mental toll of running multiple marathons, according to new research
Science suggests that running successive marathons could increase your risk of anxiety and depression – even if you feel fitter than ever
Khan Porter on his journey with injury, burnout, performance pressure and the mental strategies he’s used to come back stronger
MH columnist and CrossFit athlete, Khan Porter, reveals the mental pressure piled on athletes and how he's managed to overcome it
The link between low testosterone and mental health – and how TRT could help
Here’s what the research actually says
Nike and NASA are using this breathing method—here’s why you should too
How a simple practice is transforming athletes and astronauts alike
Osher Günsberg on why he can’t stand kids’ parties
Kids' parties are not only a chore; they can also bring up some of your own childhood anxieties. Here's how to navigate them
Why Eminem’s 17-mile-a-day running habit is inspiring addiction recovery experts
Specialists say the rapper’s treadmill obsession shows how exercise can help rewire the brain in early sobriety
Bailey Smith reveals he spent time in ‘psych ward’ after injury and breakup
At AFL Awards night, the Geelong Cats superstar lifted the lid on his time spent in a mental facility while recovering from a torn ACL
Doomscrolling is quietly rewiring your brain – here’s how to break the habit for good
Your brain is being hijacked – neuroscientist TJ Power explains how to take back control
How Brodie Grundy locks in at the end of a long season
The Sydney Swans' season may be all but over, but Brodie Grundy is still giving 100 per cent every week
The 3-minute daily practice that’s rewiring how men see themselves
A chance TikTok discovery led MH columnist, Manoj Dias, to an unexpected breakthrough in self-image. Here's how any man can use this 60-year-old technique to break free from limiting beliefs
Osher Günsberg on recognising the good as well as the bad in the world around us
Social media and the news cycle highlight negative events shaping our world view and impacting our mental health. But by training your lens on the little bits of good in your life, you can gain a fresh perspective, one that’s perhaps a truer reflection of how the world works
The simple way Pedro Pascal manages anxiety
The star of The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Eddington told us how he takes control when things get tough—and how it's changed over the years.