Why are we all so stressed?

Why are we all so stressed?

From 6 Minute English by BBC Radio

April 23, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

Becca and Neil discuss managing stress in modern life with insights from a presenter and psychologist.

Worrying about exams, work or climate change in the news. It's no wonder modern life is stressful. Becca and Neil hear from a presenter and psychologist about managing stress. Learn some tips to help with worrying and stress, as well as some new vocabulary and phrases! Find a transcript and worksheet at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260423 Learn language to use at work in Office English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

People in this episode

Hosts: Becca, Neil

Guest: Presenter And Psychologist

Topics covered

  • stress
  • mental health
  • vocabulary
  • work
  • climate change

Keywords

  • exams
  • work stress
  • climate change
  • tips
  • phrases

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