Mental health is just as important as physical health. Being able to express your feelings is a key part of communication.
1. Expressing Feelings
- Stressed: Feeling under pressure.
- Anxious: Feeling worried or nervous.
- Overwhelmed: Feeling like you have too much to deal with.
- Burnout: Exhaustion from working too hard for too long.
- Depressed: Feeling very sad and hopeless for a long time.
2. Seeking Help
Key Terms:
- Therapy / Counseling: Talking to a professional about your problems.
- Therapist / Psychologist: The professional you talk to.
- Support Group: A group of people with similar problems helping each other.
- Helpline: A phone number you can call for support.
3. Self-Care Vocabulary
Taking care of yourself.
- Mindfulness: Focusing on the present moment.
- Meditation: A practice to calm the mind.
- Work-life balance: Keeping a healthy split between job and personal life.
- Unplug: Disconnecting from technology/social media.
4. Supporting Others
- "Are you okay? You seem a bit down."
- "I'm here if you want to talk."
- "Take it easy." (Relax).
- "Don't be so hard on yourself."
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