Why are we all so stressed?

Apr 23, 2026 7 min

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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: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260423">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260423</a>Learn language to use at work in Office English: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english</a>Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a>

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