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Gender affirming surgery

Gender affirming surgery helps people with gender incongruence affirm their gender. Learn more here.

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LGBTIQ+ Mental Health

Sexuality is your sexual feelings and attractions, not just who you have sex with. Your sexuality can change over time. If you’re given a hard time about your sexuality or feel isolated, help is available.

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Gender incongruence

Gender incongruence is the term used to describe when your gender is different to when you were born. There are resources to support you. Find out more here.

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5 ways to improve your mental health

Learn how you can help to protect your mental health by doing these 5 evidence-based activities regularly.

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Mental health resources for men

Men are less likely than women to seek help if they're experiencing mental health issues. They don't have to do it alone. Help is available.

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Body image

An unhealthy body image affects your mental health and wellbeing. It may lead to an eating disorder. Here are some tips to improve your body image.

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Depression in men

Men who experience depression may find it hard to talk about because it is not seen as masculine. Learn here about how you can support a man with depression.

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Depression in women

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how you think, feel and behave. Depression is more common in women than men for a range of reasons.

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Domestic violence and abusive relationships

Domestic violence (or family violence) is when someone uses violence to maintain power over someone they’re close to. Learn about signs, effects and what you can do if you're in an abusive relationship.

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Mental illness

In any year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Here is information on causes and symptoms of mental illness, and where to get help.

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