Mental health in the workplace. Listen to 6 Minute English

Huge numbers of people suffer from mental health issues in the workplace. Not only does it make life very difficult for sufferers, it also costs business a huge amount of money. Neil and Georgina talk about things people can do to make a difference.

This week's question:
In what year was World Mental Health Day first held?

A: 1992
B: 2002
C: 2012

Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary:

failing to address
not dealing with, not helping with

colossal
huge, very big

contributor
someone who has something positive to give

to normalise
to make normal

to suffer in silence
to have a problem but not discuss it or share it

to cling onto (something)
to hold on tight to something

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