Men's mental health
Work
How to promote mental health at your work site
The suicide rate among young tradesmen is more than twice that of other men. Why isn’t mental health at work talked about more often?
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Mental fitness
Preventative action is a vital part of looking after your mental health. Here’s some tips on establishing a ‘mental fitness’ routine.
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Benefits of volunteering
Many people who volunteer know the great feeling associated with helping others, but what people may not know are the proven benefits on overall health and happiness. Volunteering offers countless social, mental and physical health benefits. Here we outline some of the profound impacts of volunteering.
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Five mental health benefits of pet ownership
Does having a pet help with depression? Do dogs help with anxiety? Animal companionship has been shown to have a wide range of mental health benefits.
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Changing how we talk about men’s mental health
The rate of mental health disorders between men and women is about the same, yet fewer men access professional help or a service. Men are also more likely to die from destructive coping mechanisms like suicide, drugs and alcohol. Why is that? And can changing the way we talk about men’s mental health make a difference?
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How does free counselling over the phone work?
MensLine Australia is an easy way to access professional mental health care. It doesn’t cost you anything (other than a local phone call) and you don’t need a healthcare card. You don’t even need a referral.
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Male stereotypes and the ‘Man Box’
We are all constantly bombarded with gender stereotypes, but a new study sheds light on the shifting attitudes of young men in the face of negative messaging about manhood.
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Help a mate and reduce suicide
Suicide is a major issue in our society. In Australia, it takes more than twice the lives of the road toll, but the truth is we all have the power to do something about it.
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What are the symptoms of a panic attack?
A panic attack is an intense episode of strong anxiety and fear that can happen with or without an obvious cause. Panic attacks occur suddenly and can be very frightening. Understand the symptoms of a panic attack and learn ways to handle future panic attacks.
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The challenge of change
It’s a new year and a new you? We’ve all heard that before, but do we give up on our ambitions so easy. Learn here about the challenges of changing our behaviour and how to nail it this year.
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Exercise the body for emotional wellbeing
It’s common knowledge that even a little bit of exercise is good for the body, but recent studies show that getting in shape also has great benefits for your emotional wellbeing.
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Tips for looking after yourself
We know it is important to build good relationships and spend our time and energy on our family. But to keep this going, you also need to spend some time looking after yourself. Think of it as self-maintenance; you have to take care of yourself to take care of someone else. With this in mind, we have put together a few things to consider.
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