Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
What if we’re thinking about willpower all wrong?
GARY LOCKWOOD DOESN'T believe in motivation. He didn’t get the body he has today (lean, gristly, a bit scary) simply by being motivated. He didn’t become the CEO of 24/7 Fitness because he wanted it enough. And he says as much to his clients. ‘It doesn’t matter how...
Therapists explain the surprising depression symptoms for men
ABOUT ONE IN 10 men experience depression or anxiety. But only about half ever receive treatment, often because men can feel a stigma related to having a mental health condition. “We've all been trained to believe that we have to be strong and that depression is not...
Manoj Dias on sowing the seeds of softness
ONE SCORCHING MEMORY from my teenage years was of my father, every Sunday morning, donning his raggedy gardening gloves, overalls, and a bodega-bought bucket hat – chugging down a cup of strong black coffee and spending the entire day tending to his roses, flannel...
Osher Günsberg on coming to grips with what you can actually control in life
I WAS SO glad the Olympics showed up. It gave us a well-needed break from the constant coverage of chaos in the US, the Middle East and Europe. But now the Games are over, even the upcoming footy finals aren’t enough to keep me from being overwhelmed by the news. When...
10 signs you’re dealing with a sociopath, according to therapists
IN MOVIES AND on TV, sociopaths are commonly depicted as mega-villains who act outrageously cruel and are manipulative. In real life, however, sociopaths may be a little harder to identify. “Sociopaths in real life often look charming and can be quite liked as a...
Doctors explain how to control ADHD symptoms
These strategies can help with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
I hypnotised myself for two weeks to sleep better. Here’s what happened
Waves of new apps are helping dispel the perception that hypnosis is a circus act and promising that the practice will be the next big thing in self-care. But does it actually work?
Why top executives are turning to weight training to manage stress
While a degree of stress can be beneficial, if cortisol is elevated long term it can lead to burnout. Here's how weight training can help
Are you a ‘stress bragger?’
Yeah, you’re swamped. We get it. But a new study has found broadcasting how busy you are can not only breed resentment but lead to burnout – for your colleagues!
Is wellness tech the future of preventative healthcare?
On the verge of burnout, our wellness expert turned to an unlikely source for salvation: technology
How John Butler’s new album helped him heal from grief
The folk musician’s new album, Running River, was recorded during a period of immense personal turmoil. But as he explains on the new episode of Men's Health's Turning Point podcast, the creative process proved cathartic
Osher Günsberg on reframing your reaction to bad news
After recently losing two TV hosting gigs in the space of a week, our expert panellist on growth has had time for reflection. As he’s discovered, when life gives you lemons, it helps if you have a plan in place and are willing to do some work on yourself. That way, you actually have a shot at making lemonade . . . or something just as sweet
Olympic surfer Connor O’Leary is doing it for the culture
Less than three months out from his maiden Olympic Games, Japanese-Australian surfer Connor O’Leary sat down with Men’s Health to discuss his decision to switch national allegiances to Japan, the importance of heritage, prioritising self-care, and the morning routine powering him to the Olympics
Man2Man: why resisting social media could help unlock true purpose in life
A writer looks back on the men of yesteryear and ponders whether we're losing meaning and purpose in the social media age. Something to ponder before your next scroll
Inside Tez Steinberg’s epic 126-day rowing journey across the Pacific Ocean
After 126 days at sea and with more than 8,000 kilometres of water behind him, Tez Steinberg arrived in Australia from Hawaii last month, after setting off in late 2023 to raise awareness for ocean conservation and accelerate ocean plastic solutions. Steinberg’s journey was one of immense physical endurance, but as he tells Men’s Health, he wouldn’t trade the mental payoff for anything
Dr Zac Seidler on why men have a crucial role to play if we are to effectively tackle domestic violence
We are in a cultural maelstrom right now, and men are at the centre of it. A woman being murdered every four days by a man in her life isn’t a conspiracy theory, it’s an unquestionable national emergency, that demands men take this seriously, and act
7 ways you wreck your body when you don’t get off your butt
Plus, we drop the easy tips and tricks that you can do to get back on track and wave away that frustrating funk