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Brittany George July 21, 2020 men's mental health, Mental Health

Men’s Mental Health: “Man Up” is Not the Answer

Patriarchy is one of the sole most life-threatening socio-political ailment attacking the men of our society. However, most men scarcely use or even comprehend what the term “patriarchy” signifies. Most men never ponder about how the patriarchy was developed, tolerated,…

Brittany George July 3, 2020 health, men's mental health

5 Testosterone Myths You Need to Know

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Harper Stanbridge With all the boost to masculinity, testosterone can give, it seems like a mythical hormone itself, let alone the myths about it. Testosterone has been under the media’s eye…

Brittany George October 3, 2018 men's mental health, Mental Health, Mental Health Australia, mental health awareness

The State of Australian Men’s Mental Health in 2018

Australian Men’s Health is something that has been transformed in recent years. With substantial innovation and product availability from around the world, as well as an increased focus on men’s mental health, it has never been a better time to…

Brittany George April 4, 2018 dads suffering depression, depression, depression in males, men, men's mental health, Mental Health

New dads suffering depression after baby’s birth struggle to find regional support

One in 10 Australian fathers are struggling with depression following the birth of their baby and a lack of specialist regional services is making the condition even more challenging. Anthony (not his real name) and his partner spent a significant…

Brittany George November 8, 2017 men, men's mental health, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, Partners in Depression, Post-natal depression

One Man’s Story of Suffering From Male Postnatal Depression

From the moment Mark found out his wife was pregnant, he longed to cradle his newborn child in his arms. But, when a midwife gently handed over his baby boy, Ethan, in the operating room, Mark was surprised to feel…

Brittany George November 7, 2016 men, men's mental health, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Movember

What can you do for men’s health this Movember?

Movember is a global awareness month which shines a light on men’s health issues including mental health, prostate and testicular cancer. The campaign challenges participants to grow a moustache during the month of November and ask people to sponsor them…

Brittany George June 10, 2015 16th International Mental Health Conference, men's mental health, Mental Health, mental health programs, workplace health, workplace health promotion programs

Tony Holland CEO of OzHelp Foundation to present on the men’s mental health and the workplace

Tony Holland, Chief Executive Officer, OzHelp Foundation will present at the 16th International Mental Health Conference at QT Hotel, Gold Coast 12-14 August 2015. Abstract Title: Healthy Men at Work, Healthy Men for Life Abstract: There is no doubt the cost to…

Brittany George May 18, 2015 16th International Mental Health Conference, child mental health, E-health, early intervention, LGBTI mental health, men's mental health, Mental Health, suicide prevention, treatment, workplace health, youth mental health

16th International Mental Health Conference Program has been released

The 16th International Mental Health Conference will bring together leading clinical practitioners, academics, service providers and mental health experts to deliberate and discuss Mental Health issues confronting Australia and New Zealand Thursday 13 August to Friday 14 August 2015 on the…

Brittany George March 20, 2015 men's mental health, Mental Health, suicide, suicide prevention, suicides, youth male mental illness

Men and suicide: Know the warning signs

UNSW Australia released 17 March 2015, Author Dan Wheelahan Men who feel suicidal often display distinctive warning signs, offering those closest to them significant opportunities to intervene, a study by UNSW researchers at the Black Dog Institute has found. Men who feel…

Brittany George September 5, 2013 14th International Mental Health Conference, ANZMHa, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, depression, men's mental health, Mental Health, Mental Illness

Depression Symptoms May Manifest Differently in Men

Psych Central By Traci Pedersen Associate News Editor August 31, 2013 Men may suffer from depression about as often as women, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. Traditionally, women have been diagnosed with depression about double the…