It’s Men’s Health Awareness Month, the perfect time to focus on male mental health and wellbeing, including pressure from society that may often cause men to conceal their problems (both physical and mental). With this in mind, here are some helpful tips to help men address these issues:
Reach out to others, start talking - try to find at least one person you can open up to as a man, if you’re struggling with a physical or mental health issue.
Focus on staying true to yourself and not try to compare yourself to others.
Learn how to ask for help - the next time you feel physically or mentally ill, call your medical health professional and get the help you need, before the problem gets worse.
Avoid using alcohol and/or drugs to cope – this can lead to drug and alcohol abuse and will just give temporary reprieve from the real problems, which will be better addressed with the help of family, friends or health professionals.
Get regular physical exercise – this can help to improve your general well-being. This includes better self- esteem, less stress and anxiety and more of that “feel good” mentality.
Find an activity you enjoy – as a man, it’s important to take time out to de-stress and relax. At Cher-Mere day spas, you can treat yourself to a Premier Manicure and Pedicure, to help rejuvenate those hard-working hands and feet.
We also offer a Men’s Active Facial to cleanse, tone and moisturize the skin, leaving you feeling refreshed and re-energized. You can also relax and unwind, with any of our body massages including the Deluxe body massage, Hot Stone body massage for blood circulation, the Wellness Massage with steam therapy and the Deep Tissue Massage.
Eat well - Try to eat a varied, balanced diet full of plants and all the nutrients needed to thrive. What you put into your body as a man has a profound effect on your overall health, mentally and physically.
Get a good night’s sleep - Mental health and sleep go hand-in-hand. A good night’s rest can help you feel less tired throughout the day, more able to cope, confident with good self-esteem and less likely to be worried and stressed. Try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.
So gentlemen, get started on your journey to overall mental health and wellness, by booking an appointment for your special day of pampering any of our four Cher-Mere day spas located at 25 Robertson Street-San Fernando, Upper Level, Trincity Mall, Upper Level, Mid Centre Mall, Chaguanas and 23 Cipriani Boulevard, Port of Spain or call 285-9053.
You can also log on to our website at www.chermerecaribbean.com to purchase any of our natural products for hair, skin and body, along with aroma diffusers, scented candles, spritzer bottles, satin caps, cosmetic bags, yavos snacks and herbal teas from Harney & Sons.
