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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Resolving intimacy problems in a relationship
Intimacy is the ‘connectedness’ between two people. A problem with (or a lack of) intimacy may indicate a problem with the relationship.
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5 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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How destructive coping mechanisms can worsen mental health issues
It’s a tragedy that the chosen coping mechanisms for so many blokes are the ones that cause the most damage to mental health.
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Why it’s important to change 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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Types of decision making
Sometimes we can decide on a course of action because we have some degree of control. At other times, the circumstances are out of our control. Understanding this is key to making better decisions.
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MensLine Australia Top Topics of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the popular topics our community found most useful this year.
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Celebrities leading the charge on men’s mental health awareness
More people are changing attitudes to men’s mental health & we have some prominent celebrities to thank. Here’s some of the guys raising their voice.
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Managing your thoughts to minimise anger
Managing your temper is not about denying or suppressing your anger, it is about learning how to express it in better ways. Here are some tips on recognising negative thought patterns that may trigger an anger outburst & management tips.
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