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...
Osher Günsberg on the mental burpee everyone needs to do
One of the hardest but most beneficial things you can do to balance your mental equilibrium is start taking notice of the world around you. Like, really noticing
Baby Reindeer and the lure of the binge-watch
The hit Netflix series about a man and his stalker is topping streaming charts and dominating office conversations right now. But could mainlining a good TV series be hurting your health?
Why watching sports may be good for your wellbeing
Pull on your jersey and grab your remote, studies show catching a game can lead to positive brain changes. Score!
Why getting familiar with your own breath might just save you
Take a deep breath and dive into the world of breathwork, where sweaty yoga mats and rhythmic realisation meet profound self-exploration
Everything you need to know about breathwork
And the best breathing exercises to help you calm down
Osher Günsberg on what healthy masculinity actually looks like
At some point, you’ve probably been on the receiving end of a friendly punch in the arm, backslap or hair ruffle from a male friend or acquaintance. What’s behind overly physical greetings between blokes? This month, Men’s Health’s expert on growth, Osher Günsberg, digs into why men feel the need to use playful expressions of violence to convey their enthusiasm to see each other
The science-backed playlist to optimise your mornings
Say goodbye to groggy mornings and hello to the perfect wake-up playlist. Don't hit snooze, check it out now.
The power and possibility of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health
Psychedelic drugs are shaping as powerful tools in the treatment of mental health conditions. Men’s Health spoke to the Australian doctor leading the charge to change the way we treat depression and anxiety.
A psychologist’s guide to beating dating-app fatigue
Getting hammered on Hinge? In his new column, Men’s Health’s panellist on mental health, Dr Zac Seidler, looks at how dating apps can affect your self-esteem and identifies ways you can turn the tide in your favour.
Are ice baths and saunas overrated?
An Aussie expert is pouring cold water on the benefits of a frigid dip, as well as a steam in a sauna. Could two of modern health and wellness’ most popular hacks be on shaky ground?
The rise of athlete mental health breaks and what we can learn from them
After winning back-to-back surfing world championships, Filipe Toledo has announced he won’t go for a threepeat. Instead, the 28-year-old is taking the year off to address his mental health. Toledo isn’t the first athlete to prioritise mental health over trophies in recent years, and there’s a lesson in there for the rest of us.
Osher Günsberg: how I found freedom from fear of death
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.