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Most importantly, make being proactive a staple. Reach
out frequently and ask if they’re okay. If you’re a manager
or leader, speak with your team about the importance of
wellbeing and open communication.
Everyone can try the sideways conversation technique:
do something while talking—go for a run, grab a coffee,
or do some gardening. It’s a less confrontational
approach, allowing walls to come down. In a work
context, leaders and colleagues could go for a walking 1 2
1 or grab a coffee from a local café.
Where Men Can Find Support: EAP, GP, or a Friend
Before we get into men’s mental health support Australia
avenues, the key message from this article is that men
should never be ashamed, embarrassed, or judged about
speaking up. It isn’t weak or pathetic. Speaking up could
be the best thing a man ever does. Take it from me: I
struggled for years, thinking I needed to
