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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].
Updated May 2008
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Men's Health Peer Education
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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| Description: |
Men's Health Peer Education aims to raise the veteran community's awareness of men's health issues by encouraging members of the veteran and ex-service community to share the responsibility for managing their own health and wellbeing.
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Jan 2008
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Men's health: a matter of being given information or being informed?
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Nutrition Australia
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| Description: |
This paper provides some insights into the availability of information and the activities which might enhance the provision of information and encourage men in Australia to take an active role in improving their own health and wellbeing.
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| Date: |
Oct 1997
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| Title: |
Male menopause
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Male menopause is a misleading term. Ageing does affect testosterone levels but the effects are variable. Testosterone levels are often more affected by other illnesses or conditions such as obesity. Only men with proven androgen deficiency will benefit from appropriate treatment.
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Apr 2008
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Psychosocial issues
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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.
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Mar 2006
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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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Male menopause
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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.
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May 2007
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Depression in men
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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 depression in men may not be picked up.
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Sep 2007
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Fact sheet 12 - depression in men
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beyondblue
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| Description: |
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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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 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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When marriages break down, it's often men who hurt the most
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Explores the reasons why some men have serious problems dealing with separation and divorce, and how the right support can help them cope better.
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| Date: |
Aug 1999
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HIV and men - safe sex
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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In some relationships, one partner is HIV positive and the other is not. This can raise a number of issues such as how to have sex safely.
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Feb 2007
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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 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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| 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.
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Jul 2008
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| Title: |
Male Menopause
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| Publisher: |
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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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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May 2008
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Indigenous Male Health
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing,Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH)
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This report by Dr Mark Wenitong was commissioned by the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in response to the continueing need for accessible information around the needs and issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males.
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| Date: |
Sep 2002
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| Title: |
Major depression in a man
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Clinical Management and Treatment Education (CLIMATE)
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| Description: |
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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| Date: |
Dec 2004
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Reach Out! Real Stories - Listen up and share your story
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Inspire Foundation
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| Description: |
Tune in to Super Request with Rosie Beaton on Triple J every second Tuesday at 7.30pm to hear a young person share their experience of getting through a tough time. Listen to past Real Stories and find out how you can share your story...
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| Date: |
Jul 2005
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| Title: |
Men's health quiz
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Find out how much you know about some common men's health issues.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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