From work to family and everything in between, the pressures of everyday life can be overwhelming. Instead of sliding into autopilot mode and trudging on, take the time to assess. It’s ok to feel a little…flat.
Man of Many is throwing our support behind the organisations and movements breaking down the stigmas of mental health. Here, we’ve put together an extensive list of resources, insights and advice from leading mental health professionals, clinical psychologists and experts on coping with the new norm. Why? Because everyone deserves to feel supported. Check in with your mates, have the tough conversations and put your pride on the back burner. Don’t just speak up. Speak out.
RESOURCES
The Most Important Question You’ll Ever Ask
What it really means to ask those three little words.
How to Get a Mental Health Plan
For those looking to go to therapy for the first time, the process can seem daunting. The idea of big leather couches, the challenging questions and the inner monologue wreaking havoc conjure a less-than-inviting image, but the reality is far different. Seeking therapy starts in a much more familiar place, at the doctor’s.
A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation
There’s a good chance you’re stuck at home for an indeterminate period of time, making this your perfect opportunity to get into mindfulness and meditation. Who couldn’t use a little more mental balance and clarity in their life right now? Enter our beginner’s guide, which covers benefits, relaxation techniques, definitions, and other basics.
The Importance of Checking On Your Mates
If you’ve got a feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving the way they normally would, it could be a sign of a wider issue. We know that by starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up, but what happens next?
INSIGHTS
Celebrities are Prioritising Mental Health. You Should Too
With so many celebrities taking the lead and putting their mental health first, the world is starting to acknowledge the burgeoning impacts of everyday life. Following ‘The Great Resignation’, Australians are rejigging their priorities, with mindfulness top of the list.
Is Your Therapist In Therapy? How to Choose a Good Counsellor
Deciding to see a therapist is a great decision. When choosing to do so, you’re choosing yourself – and to better your relationships and life by working through any hurdles you may have. However, if you’ve not been in therapy before, how do you choose a good counsellor?
The Mental Health Checklist Every Australian Needs
While the health-imposed isolation may have come to an end, recognising the state of your mental health has never been more important. In fact, it could save a life. Here is a five-step checklist you can use to assess your mental health status.
Boosting Energy Naturally: A Scientist’s Guide
We all know that having low energy isn’t a good thing. As a human being, you need a certain reserve of energy to get through your daily tasks with the required level of control. Enter a healthy and natural solution for boosting energy levels and mood.
The Most Important Muscle We Never Work Out
While Aussie men are more inclined to visit the gym to destress, there’s one major muscle we often neglect – our brain. Here is why you should add an effective brain workout to your health regime, but most of us don’t even know where to look.
The Psychology Behind FOMO: Why It’s Normal to Fear Missing Out
FOMO; We’ve all had it at some point, more so as we spend our lives on social media. What used to be termed ‘the grass is always greener’ is now the ‘fear of missing out’, where we say ‘yes’ and stay connected because if we don’t, we’ll miss out on something important.
How to Open Up With Your Mates: A Guide to Honesty and Acceptance
A lot of people struggle to talk about what they’re going through and how they feel, especially men. This disconnect reflects how anger is often society’s only accepted mechanism for men to experience emotions. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
If this article has raised concerns for you or you are concerned that someone is struggling, help is available. There is hope. Please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
