Speaking calendar/World Mental Health Day
October 10th · Health & Society

World Mental Health Day

Mental health is not a luxury; it is a fundamental human right. Every October 10th, the world shines a light on the invisible battles millions of people face every day. Today, we debate the importance of empathy in the modern workplace, the impact of social media on our self-esteem, and how we can finally break the persistent social stigmas surrounding mental wellness. How can we make checking in as normal as checking the news?

SPEAKING LESSONB1 / B2Discussion · Vocabulary · Activities
01 / LET’S TALK

Speaking Discussion

  1. Why do you think there is still a social stigma surrounding mental health in some cultures, even in 2026?
  2. In your opinion, what is the single biggest threat to our mental wellness in the modern world? Is it technology, work, or something else?
  3. How can a manager or a CEO create a safe environment for employees to talk about their stress and burnout?
  4. Do you practice any specific self-care routines to help you stay balanced? What works best for you?
  5. Do you agree that mental health should be taught in schools as a mandatory subject, just like physical education or math?
  6. If a friend was struggling but didn't want to talk about it, how would you try to support them without being intrusive?
02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The wellness Initiative

The Task: You are the Head of Human Resources. You have a budget to implement one wellness project in your office.

What is the project, and how will it help the team?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The most important part of wellness is..."
  • "I think empathy is..."
  • "In my opinion, self-care is..."