Why supporting the men in our lives on their mental health journey is important, and what we can do to show our support. An article by Brea Lancaster Men with better mental health make for a better world. A mentally healthy man is a better father, son, …
Maintaining your people support networks We live in unprecedented times of isolation. Life right now is hard. It has never been more important to be aware of the importance of maintaining your people networks. Our personal and professional networks are being restricted as never before, we are …
The Royal Commissions report today came as little surprise to anyone involved in Mental Health, particularly in Victoria. Hopefully now the light has been shone on the problem and lack of support this can be the beginning of an improvement in the provision of high quality help …
Men, Vulnerability, Talking and Not Expecting Miracles. Men need to get better at vulnerability, better at relating to each other and the world around them. Traditionally masculinity is about strength, courage and independence back from a time when men had to be the protectors and hunters. In 2020 …
How to talk: Preparing, Ice Breakers & Follow Ups Talking can be hard for many reasons. Some people simply don’t know how to express themselves. Some people don’t have anyone to talk to and others find the thought of sharing their vulnerability as a sign of weakness, …
Who to talk to and reason to talk Someone Close Everyone should have someone they can share their thoughts, concerns, hopes and dreams with, someone that will let you talk and listen with empathy and without judgement. Some of us are lucky enough to be married to …
Why Talking Helps Why do l health experts advise talking as the number one form of therapy? Because it works. Talking is in human nature, we use words to express our feelings. From when we first learn to make sound we use sound to tell our parents …
The Male Hug, a dedicated men’s mental health organisation has today officially launched its takeover of the month of October with an initiative aimed at getting the men of Australia talking. Welcome to Talktober. Understanding the positive benefits of men talking as a preventative measure to mental …
This is a once-in-a-generation health disaster that has rapidly turned into an economic crisis. Every Victorian has been affected and none more than the leaders of business. It can be lonely at top so have a read of this quick guide which will help you help yourself. …
A beginners guide to talking There is a lot you can’t do right now but one thing you can do is talk. As people feel increasingly isolated and alone it can be easy to stop talking and shut off. This is dangerous, we at The Male Hug know …
