Suicide isn’t a pleasant subject, and it seems that, as quickly as it is raised and discussed publicly, a new silence closes in around it.… Read More »What Men Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts Need to Hear
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Millennia ago, the author of Ecclesiastes – believed to be King Solomon, said that “a faithful friend is the medicine of life”. Turns out he… Read More »Being Sociable Can Add Years to Your Life
The pace of change in modern life can be difficult to keep up with. It is widely thought to be a major factor associated with… Read More »Embracing Rather Than Being the Victim of Change
For decades, men have been exhorted to “get in touch with their feelings”, and to emulate women’s ways of doing things emotionally, as the preferred… Read More »So Much Nonsense About Men and Feelings
Surely one of the most frequently uttered male exasperations in any language must be: “I’m not a mind-reader” – or something to that effect. When… Read More »Figuring Out What Women Want
We’re all familiar with the stereotype of the man who reaches mid-life, starts dressing and behaving in a way that is an embarrassment to his… Read More »Surviving the Mid-Life Blues
Bemoaning men’s addiction to work is commonplace these days, but you only have to scratch the surface of this complaint to unearth some interesting contradictions.… Read More »Men Making a Living: A Case of Sex Discrimination?
Comparative Analysis (Australia & UK, 2025) When comparing the health of men with women in Australia and the United Kingdom, the contrast remains deeply concerning.… Read More »Understanding Why Men are in Poor Health
Australia and the United Kingdom are prosperous societies with strong institutions, freedoms, and relative stability. But what is scarcely ever acknowledged is that none of… Read More »Men: The Disposable Gender
Just for Men (and for the women who want to sneak a look). If you find it interesting, do leave a comment and pass it… Read More »Becoming a First-time Father
In recent years, fathers have been the focus of much criticism, portrayed as absent, disinterested, or neglectful parents. And yet it is not so long… Read More »Fatherhood Under Siege
Just for Men (and for the women who want to sneak a look). If you find it interesting, do leave a comment and pass it… Read More »Reviving the Practice of Male Mentoring
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