Men's Health & Wellbeing
Supporting men's health and wellbeing — because your mental and physical health matters. Relief Wakes provides workshops and services designed to help men live the life they want to live.
Mental Wellbeing
Workshops and support designed to address the unique mental health needs of men
Physical Health
Guidance on healthy lifestyle choices, activity, nutrition and sleep for men
Mate's Support
Helping mates check in on each other — it could be the conversation that saves a life
Crisis Support
Don't become a statistic — help is available 24/7 from our team in Brisbane & Ipswich
Men Are Stubborn — But That's OK
Men are stubborn when it comes to asking for help. Men will bottle up their emotions and carry on like everything is fine — but sometimes they need a helping hand. There is no shame in asking for help. Everybody needs a helping hand from time to time.
Men's health and wellbeing is a key factor to a healthy society. Mental wellbeing comes from a healthy mind and healthy thinking. Sometimes men's health can deteriorate due to an unhealthy lifestyle — but it doesn't have to stay that way.
What You Need to Know
Understanding men's health challenges is the first step toward getting the right support and making real changes.
Heart Disease Risk
Men are more likely to die from heart disease at earlier ages. Diet, stress, and lack of exercise are major contributing factors that can be managed with the right support.
Only 30% Genetics
Only 30% of a man's overall health is determined by his genetics. 70% is controllable through lifestyle choices — meaning most health outcomes are within your power to change.
Workplace Risk
Men make up 50% of the workforce, yet 94% of all workplace fatalities are men. The three leading causes of reduced lifespan in men are cardiovascular disease, suicide, and motor vehicle accidents.
Activity Matters
Men who climb 50 stairs or walk 5 city blocks a day may lower their risk of heart attack by 25%. Simple daily movement makes a significant difference to long-term health outcomes.
Alcohol Impact
Globally, alcohol kills almost 6 times more men than women. Those who consume 4–10 drinks a week have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Drinking more than 10 drinks almost doubles your risk.
Sleep is Critical
Men who sleep 7–8 hours a night have about 60% less risk of fatal heart attack than those who sleep 5 hours or less. Quality sleep is one of the most powerful tools for men's health.
Recognise the Signs
Your mental health is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing. Understanding the causes and symptoms is the first step to getting help.
⚠️ Causes of Mental Health Problems
- Drug and alcohol use
- Physical health problems
- Traumatic life events
- Relationship troubles
- Employment troubles
- Major life changes
- Social isolation
🔍 Symptoms That Something Might Be Wrong
- Feeling sad or down for no reason
- No interest in things you used to love
- Feeling nervous or worried for a prolonged period
- Mood swings — extreme highs and lows
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Thinking about suicide
Taking Control of Your Wellbeing
Being a man does not make you immune from emotions and pain. Having the courage to admit it and find the problem could be the difference between life and death.
Mental Wellbeing
Most men experience depression and anxiety during their lifetime. Having the courage to admit it and finding help could be the difference between life and death. Your mind matters.
Nutrition & Activity
Getting 5–7 servings of fruit and vegetables, one big carrot, one avocado, and a pear daily is a great start. Simple lifestyle changes have measurable health benefits for men.
Work-Life Balance
Stress from employment troubles and major life changes are leading causes of mental health decline in men. Managing work-life balance is a crucial part of overall wellbeing.
Mate's Helping Mate's
Men get a lot of support and help just from hanging out with their mates. But most men are not really good at starting that conversation.
Your Mental Health is Important
Your mental health is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing. You need good mental health to help you get through life's daily challenges, to have healthy relationships, and to enjoy a healthy life.
Relief Wakes has workshops designed to help people with mental health issues to live the life they want to live. Our services are designed specifically for men — by people who understand what men need.
On average, one in eight men will experience depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage of their lives. Men make up an average of seven out of every nine suicides every single day in Australia. The number of men who die by suicide every year is almost double the national road toll.
