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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 2025 international mental health assessment by US-based Sapiens Lab placed Indian young adults (ages 18\u201334) at 60th out of 84 countries in overall mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to know why the study indicates rising mental health concerns among this age group, emphasizing the need for enhanced support and accessible services worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/indian-young-adults-rank-lowly-60th-in-84-nation-mental-health-study\/articleshow\/128831188.cms?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “predominantly”<\/strong> mean? “Those at the bottom included Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the UK, and China, while countries with relatively better mind health were predominantly<\/strong> in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania.” <\/em>Use it in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “aggregate”<\/strong> mean? “The mind health quotient is a metric that aggregates <\/strong>respondent ratings of 47 cognitive, social, and physical capacities and problems that enable or diminish our ability to function effectively.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “generational gap”<\/strong> mean? “The ‘Global Mind Health in 2025’ released Thursday by US-based Sapien Labs reveals not just a serious mental health crisis among young Indian adults, but also a profound generational gap<\/strong>, as older people enjoyed significantly better mental health scores.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Why do you think young adults in some countries struggle more with mental health than older generations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What factors (social media, job pressure, finances, family expectations) might affect young people\u2019s mental well-being?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you think mental health awareness has improved in your country? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How can schools and workplaces better support young adults\u2019 mental health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What personal habits or lifestyle changes can help improve mental well-being?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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