Why you shouldn’t stop antidepressants on your own

When the time comes, what’s the safest way to do it.

12 ways to be happier

Proactivity in the pursuit of happiness.

3 simple steps to improve your mental health

Psychologist Emily Toner on the benefits positive psychology.

5 simple ways to relieve stress (without chocolate biscuits)

Techniques to de-stress and recharge.

5 relaxing yoga poses for the work week

Soothe your mind and body after a long, hard day of work.

8 ways to improve your mental health

8 ways to improve your mental health

Take at least one step for your mental health.

All in the mind: which gender reports better mental health?

Who suffers more from mental health issues?

Can exercise help prevent depression?

One hour of exercise a week can help your mental health.

Can exercise prevent depression in children?

The benefits of physical activity at a young age.

Can pets make you happier?

Can social media ruin your social life?

What’s social media doing to your mental state?

Community Rules

Let’s start at the very beginning. What is a community?

Coping with stress as a student

It’s totally normal to feel stressed as a student.

Community of like minds

Whatever your interests and passions there's a community out there for you.

Building a better brain

Expert advice on how to keep your brain fit.

Dating someone new? How to talk about mental health

How to talk mental health with the person you’re dating.

Exercise for your mental health: Michelle Bridges

Take part in Exercise Your Mood Month.

Exercise for mental health

How and why exercise can help with mental illness.

Creating connections for youth mental health

Giving young Australians the support they deserve.

Digital technology for mental health

Is digitising mental health support the way to go?

10 best mental health apps

Tracking your mental health is in your hands.

10 fitness and wellbeing podcasts to get you inspired

10 wellness podcasts that motivate and stimulate.

Depression explained

Find out more about depression.

Does your pet have separation anxiety?

Here are the warning signs – and how you can help.

Dealing with anxiety

Australia’s most common mental health condition.

Depression and contraception: is there a link?

New study on the pill and depression in women.

Does living alone impact your health?

We weigh in with the findings.

Fruits and vegetables for mental health

Fruit and veg can improve your mental health.

How to tell if your adult child is experiencing a mental health issue

Understand the signs of anxiety and depression.

Foods to fuel your brain

Get the edge in your exams with these tips.

Heavy body, heavy mind: The relationship between diet and mental health

how your diet can affect your mind.

Hangover + anxiety = hangxiety

Why you get “hangxiety” after a big drinking session.

Having trouble quitting?

Help at hand this World No Tobacco Day.

Happiness through health

How Rachel Finch finds balance.

How much do mental health conditions cost?

New study puts a high price on mental health conditions.

How mental health has shifted over time

Worrying signs for mental health in Australia.

How alcohol can make anxiety worse

Reaching for a glass to relax might not be the best idea.

How alcohol affects your brain

Can a big night out really kill brain cells?

How gratitude makes you happier and healthier

5 ways to practice gratitude.

How mindfulness makes you calm, clear and focused

Understanding a useful, yet challenging discipline.

How should you talk to young men about mental health?

The Black Dog Institute shares some advice.

How our mental health differs from state to state

Looking at anxiety, depression and stress.

How to ask R U OK?

Start a conversation with these 4 steps.

How to beat homesickness

Homesickness can be a serious problem.

How to manage panic attacks

Understand panic attacks, and how to prevent them.

How to take a break from drinking alcohol

These tips will definitely make it easier.

How often should you feel sad?

Depression or the blues? Learn the difference.

Identifying depression in men

The common signs of depression in men.

How to build mental resilience

5 tips to build mental resilience.

Is there a mind-gut connection?

More research suggests eating well may help lift your mood.

Join the community: can group exercise improve your mental wellbeing?

Group exercise keeps us motivated, committed and connected.

Is there a link between loneliness and Alzheimer’s?

A new study sheds some light.

Listen now: Recognising the signs of perinatal depression and anxiety

Common symptoms to look out for and how to tackle them head-on.

Listen now: Tips on raising resilient boys to help them thrive

Tips on raising boys into being resilient, strong and loving men.

Medibank and beyondblue team up for mental health

Working together to promote good mental health.

Mental health services in Australia

Where to get support while you're living in Australia.

Mental health support: who do I turn to?

Understand what your options are.

Loneliness expected to peak this Christmas

According to our research.

Living with anxiety

The various forms of anxiety and how they differ.

Nature vs nurture: siblings and mental health

Why mental health differs from sibling to sibling.

Move to feel good: Michelle Bridges’ top exercise tips

Superstar trainer Michelle Bridges shares a few top tips.

Music and the mind with Something for Kate

Paul Dempsey shares how he manages his band.

Orthorexia: When healthy becomes too healthy

What’s orthorexia and how to spot the signs.

Should I tell my boss I have a mental health condition?

What you need to know and how to talk about it.

Sarah Wilson on taming the beast of anxiety

Anxiety can be crippling. Sarah Wilson shares her story. .

Seeking health and wellness in Thailand

Expert advice on achieving health and wellbeing.

Shedding light on postnatal depression in men

Affecting 1 in 10 new dads.

Smiling Mind: Mindfulness made easy

Smiling Mind, bringing mindful meditation to you.

Swiped out: Are dating apps hurting your mental health?

Are dating apps harming us more than they’re helping us?

Social networking has mental health benefits for older people

The importance of staying connected.

Taking back Sunday morning

Hello Sunday Morning; challenging drinking culture.

Stressed? It could be affecting your fertility

Dr Stephanie Bradstock explains.

Stephanie Rice on mindfulness and clarity

Calm, centred and ready to achieve her goals.

The link between diet and depression

What we eat can play a role in our mental wellbeing.

The brain-boosting diet

A diet to promote cognition and memory.

The science of the relaxation response

A look at the research behind the stress-busting technique.

The toll of a bad night’s sleep

We look at why a good night’s sleep is essential.

The physical effects of loneliness

Could loneliness be making you sick? We look at new research.

What causes anxiety?

Medibank mental health nurse Rachel Bowes explains.

What causes depression?

Medibank mental health nurse Rachel Bowes explains.

When diabetes leads to emotional distress

A recent report reveals the emotional impact of diabetes.

What your relationship status means for your health

MBHI finds a correlation between your relationship status and your health.

When clean eating goes too far

How healthy is too healthy?

Why millennials need to self-care more than other generations

Millennials are more depressed and anxious than ever before.

Why a healthy social life might be the key to living longer

Do you feel socially connected?

How to cope with winter sadness and depression

Psychologist Morag Paterson shares how to feel better.

Could an online mental health tool help you?

Black Dog Institute psychologist Dr Peter Baldwin explains.

How to have a conversation about suicide

Reaching out to someone you care about could save their life.

The good mood diet

How food can make us feel brighter and more energised.

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Understand the symptoms and when to get help.

Is Instagram damaging your body image?

Are you a cyberchondriac?

Dr Google could be making you anxious.

Learning to cope with intense feelings

Psychologist Dr Patricia Zurita Ona shares some advice.