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CEFR B1 Mental Health Awareness

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➡ Across 15 Words

5. Past tense of deceive: he ___ himself about his mental health problems
6. A strong feeling such as joy or sadness, central to mental health
7. To give advice and support to someone with mental health issues
8. On board: the mental health awareness campaign is ___ the ship
10. Past tense of diagnose: the doctor ___ her with anxiety
15. A mental health condition causing persistent sadness and loss of interest
17. To take air into your lungs, a technique to reduce anxiety
18. To focus your mind to achieve calmness, a mental health practice
19. Physical activity that can improve mental health
20. A piece of furniture where patients sit during therapy sessions
22. Professional treatment for mental health, often called talk ___
23. A person receiving medical or mental health treatment
25. A healthcare worker who cares for patients, including mental health
28. Usually: ___ people with mental health issues can recover with help
29. To get better after a mental health difficulty

⬇ Down 15 Words

1. Past tense of circulate: information about mental health ___ around the school
2. A medical professional who can help with mental health
3. Truly: mental health is ___ important for everyone
4. Past tense of discourage: the stigma ___ many people from seeking mental health help
9. Showing consideration for: ___ mental health means listening without judgment
11. Past tense of abolish: the campaign ___ the stigma around mental health
12. Not having: no one should face mental health challenges ___ support
13. In the past: mental health was ___ a taboo subject
14. Past tense of work: she ___ on her mental health with a therapist
16. Rest for the body and mind, essential for mental health
20. A place where people receive medical or mental health care
21. A feeling of optimism, important for mental health recovery
24. For that reason: he felt anxious; ___, he practiced deep breathing
26. A strong feeling of worry or fear, common in mental health conditions
27. Past tense of block: he ___ his emotions and didn't talk about mental health

📚 Study Guide: CEFR B1 (Intermediate) Vocabulary Focus

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