Mental Health, Therapy & StigmaL13
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Everyday Scene

A realistic scene for final speaking practice with useful thematic vocabulary.

20 minC1c1everyday_scenemental-health-therapy-stigmamental healththerapystigmaresilience

Lesson objectives

  • Practise spontaneous description from a realistic visual prompt.
  • Use the unit vocabulary for natural, image-based speaking.
  • Close the unit with a final communicative task linked to mental health, therapy & stigma.

The Quiet Breakthrough

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En esta escena observamos una sesión de terapia profesional en un entorno tranquilo. La imagen captura el momento de vulnerabilidad y comunicación esencial para el proceso de salud mental, permitiendo al alumno practicar el vocabulario sobre apoyo emocional y superación del estigma.

Preguntas para hablar (Speaking practice)

  1. Describe the scene: what is the relationship between the two people in the photo?
  2. Speculate on why the young man might be visiting a therapist in this moment.
  3. How would you describe the atmosphere or the mood of this room?
  4. In your opinion, what are the main barriers that prevent people from seeking professional help?
  5. Compare the importance of mental health support in your country to what you see in international media.