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 August 2011
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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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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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22 Resources Found
| Title: |
Men's Health Peer Education
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| Publisher: |
Department of Veterans' Affairs
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| Description: |
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. |
| Date: |
Dec 2011 |
| Title: |
After someone has died
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| Publisher: |
Inspire Foundation
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| Description: |
This fact sheet has information on some of the reactions you might have to losing someone you care about. |
| Date: |
Nov 2011 |
| Title: |
Male menopause
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
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. |
| Date: |
Sep 2011 |
| Title: |
Depression in men
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
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 that depression in men may not be picked up. |
| Date: |
Sep 2011 |
| Title: |
HIV and men - safe sex
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
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. |
| Date: |
Sep 2011 |
| Title: |
Snoring
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
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. |
| Date: |
Aug 2011 |
| Title: |
Life expectancy for Victorians
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Life expectancy in Victoria is increasing. Fewer people are dying from heart disease, injuries and infectious diseases. Victorian women can expect to live four years longer than Victorian men. Reducing risk factors decreases your risk of dying early. |
| Date: |
Jul 2011 |
| Title: |
Physical activity - men
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
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. |
| Date: |
Jul 2011 |
| Title: |
Australian Government strong fathers strong families program - Questions and answers fact sheet
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The Strong Fathers Strong Families Program is an Australian Government initiative to promote the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers, partners, grandfathers and uncles, and encourage them to actively participate in their childrens and families lives, particularly in the antenatal period and early childhood development years. |
| Date: |
Jul 2011 |
| Title: |
Boys' breasts
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Older boys can develop breast tissue as can some older men, so it is not an unusual thing to happen. |
| Date: |
Jul 2011 |
| Title: |
The health of Australia's males
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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| Description: |
Drawing on a wide range of data sources, this report provides a snapshot of the health of Australia's males. |
| Date: |
Jun 2011 |
| Title: |
Men and postnatal depression
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| Publisher: |
Raising Children Network (RCN)
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| Description: |
A summary of postnatal depression (PND) in fathers, the symptoms of paternal postnatal depression, how the effects of PND on men differ from the effects of PND on women, risk factors for PND in men, and how fathers can recognise paternal PND and deal with men's PND. |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Psychosocial issues
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| Description: |
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. |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Depression in pregnancy & postnatal: fathers
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| Publisher: |
Black Dog Institute Australia
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| Description: |
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. |
| Date: |
Mar 2010 |
| Title: |
Pharmacological treatment for Kleine-Levin Syndrome
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
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... |
| Date: |
Mar 2010 |
| Title: |
Men and separation : navigating the future
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| Publisher: |
beyondblue,MensLine Australia,Relationships Australia
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| Description: |
Information booklet for men who are going through separation or divorce, or for someone who is supporting a man who is experiencing a separation. Includes information on grief and depression. |
| Date: |
Jul 2009 |
| Title: |
Men's health quiz
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Find out how much you know about some common men's health issues. |
| Date: |
Sep 2007 |
| Title: |
Male menopause - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
When compared with the changes that happen in female menopause, there is no such thing as a male menopause. |
| Date: |
May 2007 |
| Title: |
Male Menopause
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information on 'male menopause' and health issues for men during middle age. |
| Date: |
Dec 2006 |
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