Men need to be better at helping men. Their lives depend on it

Men need to be better at helping men. Their lives depend on it

As a society,we have made progress in talking about men’s mental health. But not nearly enough.

  • bySarah Berry

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How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind

How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind

A bold request helped the mental health advocate and podcast host find a kindred spirit in the son of a Hollywood superstar.

  • byJewel Topsfield
Mental health professionals used to be wary of apps. Now,they prescribe them

Mental health professionals used to be wary of apps. Now,they prescribe them

Black Dog Institute will launch a CBT app for teenagers this week,joining a list of tools experts say could be useful in the nation’s mental health crisis.

  • byMary Ward
She dusted off her boots to beat depression. Now this scrum mum is about to play for Australia

She dusted off her boots to beat depression. Now this scrum mum is about to play for Australia

Wallaroos debutant Sally Fuesaina,32,may need ice packs in bed instead of breakfast on Mother’s Day this Sunday.

  • byIain Payten
When you’re feeling depressed,taking a shower can feel impossible

When you’re feeling depressed,taking a shower can feel impossible

For many people with depression,showering can feel like an especially difficult challenge. But there are ways to make it easier,experts say.

  • byAnna Gibbs
Love him or hate him,Scott Morrison’s mental health was none of our business

Love him or hate him,Scott Morrison’s mental health was none of our business

Neil Mitchell says a source told him in 2021 of Morrison’s battle with anxiety,creating an ethical dilemma for the veteran broadcaster. He is mistaken in thinking other people’s health should be public knowledge,even when it’s the PM.

  • byBianca Denny
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Are smartphones damaging our young people? This book says yes

Are smartphones damaging our young people? This book says yes

Jonathan Haidt says parents are overprotective in the real world and underprotective in the virtual world.

  • byAndrew Leigh
Mental health days are important,but when should kids be allowed them?

Mental health days are important,but when should kids be allowed them?

Experts agree that mental health days can be vital for kids who are struggling. But they also have advice for parents and caregivers about setting limits.

  • byShona Hendley
The day I thought I’d made it was the day my life began to unravel

The day I thought I’d made it was the day my life began to unravel

In James Packer’s powder room,I looked in the mirror and looking back at me were the saddest,loneliest eyes I had ever seen.

  • byJo Wagstaff
At 17,I started pulling out my hair. I thought I was the only one who did it

At 17,I started pulling out my hair. I thought I was the only one who did it

My secret habit gave me a sense of comfort.

  • byAdele Dumont
'You've got to learn to accept it'
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'You've got to learn to accept it'

Parramatta star Shaun Lane discusses his father Jeff's battle with depression in his documentary Out of my Lane.