07/11/2026
“You’ve seemed quieter the last few weeks.”
Sometimes that’s all it takes to start a conversation that matters.
The men who are struggling aren’t always the ones who look like they’re struggling. Some still turn up to work, crack the jokes in the group chat and never miss a match, while running on empty inside. This is sometimes called high-functioning depression.
It can also look different in men: a shorter fuse, drinking more, working longer hours, or the automatic “I’m fine” that shuts the conversation down.
This Men’s Health Awareness Month, our Co-founder and Clinical Psychologist Dr Bradley Powell explains what high-functioning depression is, the signs to look out for, and simple ways to check in on a mate.
You don’t need to be an expert to help. Just be a good mate. And if the mate who seems fine is you, let someone in.
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