There’s no doubt in sport that the focus often lies on physical prowess, strategic plays, and scoreboard victories. Yet, often under the surface, a silent battle rages—one that isn't won by muscles alone.
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In 2023, the conversation around mental health in Australia is more important than ever, particularly when it comes to men's mental health. While the stigma surrounding mental health issues has gradually decreased over the years, men continue to face unique challenges in seeking help and support.
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In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts catches up with Pete Lincoln. Pete is a husband and father, Paramedic, and works tirelessly to bring blokes together in the communities he works and lives in.
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In episode 5 of mate to mate at 8, Turt's caught up with Consultant Psychologist Lawrence Hayden, and Specialist Consultant Robyn.
Lawrence Hayden is a consultant who has chosen to provide consultant psychology services within a GP setting, supporting the use of the Mental Health Care Plan program with adult males.
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Who would have thought a month ago that we would all be bunkered down in our homes, businesses all over Australia have closed – some permanently – and life as we knew it changed monumentally?
There’s not doubt that we are all adjusting to the current state of normal and learning to adapt, but for some this is so much more challenging than others.
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Check out this awesome trailer for the #menshealth #mensmentalhealth video ”Journey to me”
It's a story of the battle in the mind and coming out the other side.
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Do you feel like you’re in a funk? Feel like something needs to change? If you're like most people, you find comfort in routine….but the flip side of this is that routine can make you feel bored, and in some cases, hopeless. If you want to change your quality of life, here are six ways to start.
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One in 5 Australians aged between 16-85 experience a mental illness in any given year. The most common of these mental illnesses being:
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use Disorder
It is quite common for these mental illnesses to occur in combination. In fact, of the 20% of Australians living with a mental illness, 11.5% have one disorder, and 8.5% are living with two or more disorders.
Men are at the greatest risk of suicide, but sadly are the least likely to seek help.
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