Phil Collins Saved My Life

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Phil Collins expressed the despair and emptiness of millions of listeners, and convinced at least one lonely teenager that his pain could also be channeled into something beautiful.

Hair and Identity

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In his search for an image, Christopher Banks found himself.

How PhysEd Destroyed My Confidence—And How I Got It Back Again

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The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand promotes physical fitness through its BE ACTIVE campaign: Do what you can, enjoy what you do, be active and move your mood.

The Spoiled Only Child

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Being the adopted child of older parents made Christopher Banks the subject of bullying in school.

A Red Letter Day [Video]

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Pop music stardom is an offer ‘good for a limited time only.’

Facebook Ghosts

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When someone dies, should their Facebook page go on without them?

4 Essential Freedoms of Happiness for Men

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Men need to be free to be happy.

Bear Pride

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Friendly, diverse Bear culture includes geeks, men who dance ’round purses, men who like pie.

It Takes More Than Sperm to Make a Father

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An adopted child says biology is irrelevant when it comes to fatherhood.

“Men Love a Plan”: Men, Depression and Doctors

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Christopher Banks talks to Dr. George Forgan-Smith, a Melbourne GP, about helping men cope with depression, PTSD and mental distress.