Mental Health & Wellbeing
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Your Home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Is your home a relaxing environment for you?
- What do you do at home to unwind?
- Topic: Stress
- What usually causes stress in your life?
- How do you know when you are feeling too stressed?
- Is it common for young people in your country to talk about stress?
- Topic: Mental Wellness
- What do you do to maintain your mental wellbeing?
- Do you think society takes mental health as seriously as physical health?
- Has the conversation around mental health changed in recent years?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe an activity that helps you relax and reduce stress.
You should say:
- What the activity is
- Where and when you usually do it
- How you learned to do it
and explain why it is so effective at helping you relax.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why is there a growing awareness of mental health issues among young adults?
- How does social media affect the mental health of young people?
- What can schools and universities do to better support student mental health?
- Should employers be responsible for the mental wellbeing of their employees?
- How can we reduce the stigma associated with talking about mental health?