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Follow the links below to find information and research on men's mental health.
Information about specific mental illnesses is available from the Mental Illnesses [HealthInsite Topic Page].
Reviewed June 2009
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Domestic Violence
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Links to information about the effects of domestic violence, and where and how to get help if you are affected by it.
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Middle Age
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Links to information on health issues for people in their late 40s and 50s until early sixties, such as fitness, nutrition, and health checks.
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Sexual Problems in Men
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Links to information about sexual problems that men may encounter, such as impotence and erectile dysfunction.
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Media release. Snowdon to shave off signature mo for charity
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Minister for Rural and Regional Health Warren Snowdon says he's willing to shave off his trademark moustache in the name of men's health. Mr Snowdon is taking part in Movember, an annual charity event held every November to help raise awareness and funding for men's health.
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Nov 2009
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Media release. Osteoporosis - it affects men too
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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New resources aimed at increasing awareness and diagnoses of osteoporosis in Australian men were launched today to mark World Osteoporosis Day.
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Oct 2009
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Male menopause
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Better Health Channel
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Male menopause is a misleading term. Ageing does affect testosterone levels in men but the effects vary. Only men with proven androgen deficiency will benefit from appropriate treatment. Other terms used to refer to a decline in testosterone levels include andropause or viropause.
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May 2009
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Men's Health Peer Education
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Men have unique needs both in terms of specific health issues and the way they access health services and information. The Department of Veterans' Affairs aims to raise awareness, encourage early intervention and prevention.
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Apr 2009
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Boys' breasts
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Older boys can develop breast tissue as can some older men, so it is not an unusual thing to happen.
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Mar 2009
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Depression in men
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Better Health Channel
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Depression affects both men and women, but quite often what they experience and how they respond is different. Men tend to focus on the physical symptoms, such as feeling tired or losing weight, rather than emotional symptoms like feeling 'low'. This is one of the reasons depression in men may not be picked up.
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Jan 2009
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Snoring
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Better Health Channel
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Snoring may be a symptom of significant sleep disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnoea. Snoring isn't harmful in itself, but it can lead to long-term sleep deprivation for the snorer and anyone else kept awake by the noise. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, dental devices and surgery.
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Jul 2008
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Life expectancy for Victorians
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Better Health Channel
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Life expectancy in Victoria is increasing. Fewer people are dying from heart disease, injuries and infectious diseases. Victorian women can expect to live almost five years longer than Victorian men. Reducing risk factors decreases your risk of dying early.
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Jul 2008
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Depression in pregnancy & postnatal: fathers
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Men also experience the pregnancy of their partners and the birth of a new baby as a stressful time period filled with new challenges and adjustment to routines.
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Jul 2008
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HIV and men - safe sex
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Better Health Channel
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Men can contract HIV from other men or women. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is commonly spread through unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse with an infected person. HIV is transmitted by body fluids including blood, ejaculate (cum), pre-ejaculate (pre-cum), female genital fluids (both vaginal and cervical fluid) and breast milk. The best way to stop HIV transmission is to always use a condom when having sex.
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Mar 2008
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After someone has died
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Inspire Foundation
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When someone close to you dies you may feel shock, disbelief, numbness, sadness, anger or loneliness. This fact sheet has information on some of the reactions you might have to losing someone you care about.
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Feb 2008
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Men's health
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Men have a higher risk of some lifestyle-related diseases than women. Eating a wide variety of healthy foods each day can help to keep men healthy.
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Jan 2008
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Pharmacological treatment for Kleine-Levin Syndrome
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) is a rare disorder which mainly affects adolescent men. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness), hyperphagia (over eating) and abnormal behavior. The frequency and nature of the attacks...
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Dec 2007
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Physical activity - men
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Better Health Channel
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Men aged between 30 and 50 years are often not very physically active because they are busy with work and family commitments. Lack of physical activity or exercise is linked to a range of health problems including obesity, heart disease and some forms of cancer.
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Oct 2007
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Men's health quiz
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myDr
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Find out how much you know about some common men's health issues.
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Sep 2007
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Male menopause - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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When compared with the changes that happen in female menopause, there is no such thing as a male menopause.
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May 2007
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Male Menopause
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on 'male menopause' and health issues for men during middle age.
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Dec 2006
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Psychosocial issues
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Andrology Australia
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Living with a reproductive health problem can often affect men psychologically as well as physically. Relationships can suffer, quality of life can be reduced and aspects of the social side of life can be affected.
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Mar 2006
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Fact sheet 12 - depression in men
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beyondblue
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Depression affects both men and women, but quite often what they experience and how they respond is different. Because of this, depression in men is often not picked up by themselves or by others, including doctors. If depression is not detected, it can't be treated and then it has the potential to become severe and disabling.
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Jan 2006
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Major depression in a man
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Clinical Management and Treatment Education (CLIMATE)
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Depression means weeks of sadness, loss of interest and energy. This is a preview of the CLIMATE treatment program for major depression in a man.
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Dec 2004
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