Blokepedia is piloting a workplace health program designed specifically for men. Consisting of a mix of online resources and face-to-face (or webinar) education sessions, the program aims to support teams and individuals to optimise their social, emotional, and physical health.

Jimmy Rees to host new web-series that sets out to explore some of the issues and life events affecting men across Australia.

Former Pipeline Master champion and pro surfer, Bede Durbidge, shares his personal story and the changes that impacted his life as a professional athlete.

Matt has openly shared his families recent experience with the grief surrounding pregnancy loss. He hopes that by sharing his personal story, the less likely that other Mums and Dads will feel alone when they experience a similar loss.

We’ve asked 10 business leaders what strategies they have in place to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing while running a business

Blake wanted to be the best dad I can be by being present for my children while maintaining a career. Parental leave gave him this opportunity from the start.

Around 10% of new dads suffer from PPD, but it’s still under the radar. One reason it’s hidden is that symptoms can easily be misinterpreted or dismissed.

Matt has openly shared his families recent experience with the grief surrounding pregnancy loss. He hopes that by sharing his personal story, the less likely that other Mums and Dads will feel alone when they experience a similar loss.

Four former NRL players unified blue and maroon supporters on the night of the final State of Origin game to highlight the prominence of men’s struggles with mental health at a Brisbane event. Dale Shearer, Sione Faumuina, Matthew Elliot, and David Myles were panelists at the event hosted by Hotel West End in South Brisbane.

While there is glory in being a successful athlete, it comes with massive pressures to perform well on and off Anyone can see the physical injuries of athletes, but rarely can people see what injuries they may have mentally. Last year, mental illness forced one AFL player to leave the sport altogether.

What Should You Do If You Think Someone Is Really Struggling? The ALEC framework works really well in having that important conversation. Ask, Listen, Encourage Action, Check-in

Mike Morrison hid his condition for years as he did not want to be professionally prejudiced. “For years how l looked was not how I felt but I dare not saying anything as being bulletproof was all part of the act. I was a good actor. I’ve now stopped acting and started living.”

I believe resilience is the #1 life skill to help us duck, dodge, prioritise and put into perspective the crap life throws at us. The life of running a small business is no exception to this. There’s plenty of crap in and around your business that can affect your mental, physical and financial health.  The depth of crap largely depends on how much you let it get to you

My dad was a stay-at-home dad in the 70s. Did it give me an advantage? Did it give me confidence in the co-ed school yard or an extra edge as I climbed the ladder in a male-dominated industry? It sure didn’t hurt. Forty years on and my husband is a stay-at-home dad for our two beautiful daughters.

With a 15-year professional career in rugby union, Moore is known for being Australia’s most capped Super Rugby player, and the only rugby hooker to have played 100 tests. Moore has seen challenges with mental health in all aspects of his career – in teammates, opponents, even in himself.

Jeff White played 268 games for Fremantle and Melbourne and is now the founder of Post High. He shares with us his story of surviving stroke at age 40.

Dr. Tim Sharp (aka Dr. Happy) is an internationally renowned leader in the field of Positive Psychology. Tim is the founder & CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of The Happiness Institute, Australia’s first organisation devoted solely to enhancing happiness in individuals, families and organisations. This article was originally published on www.drhappy.com.au

Former NRL player and mental health advocate Dan Hunt shares his personal experience of battling mental illness. Dan is an ambassador for Beyond Blue, NRL State of Mind and owner of Mental Health Movement.

Men’s Mental Health has become a hot topic. One of many emerging issues attracting the attention of governments at all levels and society more broadly. The amount of public and open information and discussion of Men’s Health issues has allowed us to adjust our radar and lower our guard.

The importance of men opening up and sharing their stories with each other is about more than just mental health. It’s about community. It’s about connecting.

These days most people know someone who has undertaken the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) process at least once. In fact, one in six couples in Australia will experience infertility.

We had a beautiful healthy boy. We were so lucky. So why did I start feeling depressed again? Do blokes even get the baby blues? Am I the only one? Parenthood is a bit of a paradox. It can be the happiest time of your life, but at the same time the most challenging.

In the time that followed my dad’s death, those feelings of loss, hurt and anger bottled up in me. I was like a ticking time bomb. I would want to cry, but I kept suppressing those emotions. No one needed to know I was hurting. No one needed to see me cry. Men don’t cry.