EY Y03 L09 Wellness


  1. When during the week do you feel the most relaxed?
  2. When do you feel the most stress?
  3. There are many ways stress, anxiety and depression can manifest when we become overworked or socially isolated. Name one. Who do you know who has shown symptoms of stress, overwork, anxiety and depression? What happened? Are they OK now?
  4. There are many things we can do to improve our mental health and well-being. Name one. Do you do this? Why?
  5. Until the COVID19 crisis, the suicide rate in Japan had been steadily decreasing. How was this achieved do you think?
  6. What do you think you should or want to do more to improve your mental health and happiness?

Question 1

I feel the most relaxed on Monday as my children are at daycare and I can catch up on my housework.

Question 2

I feel the most stress on Friday as this is a very busy day for me with my most challenging class on this day.

Question 3

I think increased alcohol consumption can show signs of stress. I used to have a co-worker who dealt with stress by drinking after work.

Question 4

Exercise has helped me get rid of my stress. I haven't exercised regularly recently due to my hectic family life.

Question 5

I think a change in culture and attitude has help lower the rate.

Question 6

I like the idea of a 4 day work week. Experts say that a 4 day work week improves productivity.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
challenging 難しい
comsumption 消費
get rid of 削除
hectic 激しい