Pre-reading questions:
- What are the important things to do in order to stay healthy?
- What kind of apps do you usually use?
Vocabulary:
- altogether /awl-tuh-GETH-er/
- consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/
- reckon /REK-uhn/
- self-absorbed /SELF-ab-SAWRBD/
- optimist /OP-tuh-mist/
[verb] in total
There were 2,500 guests altogether at the party.
[adjective] agreeing, not contradicting
She got good marks for her thesis because her data is consistent.
[verb] to think that something is probably true
I reckon she’ll do well in the exam.
[adjective] caring only about yourself
Nobody likes him because he’s rude and self-absorbed.
[noun] positive thinker
Though he’s having problems at home, Mojo is still an optimist.
Self-care apps are gaining popularity in the recent months. According to intelligence firm Sensor Tower, self-care apps’ revenue altogether is $15 million in the US alone. Creators of these apps earned a total of $27 million worldwide. Consistent reports from various intelligence firms show that apps Calm and Headspace made most of the said revenue.
Experts are uncertain as to why self-care apps are becoming popular. Some reckon that it is because the young people nowadays are self-absorbed. Others connect it to the Internet and social media websites. Optimists think that it is due to the increasing awareness on mental health. Many experts agree, however, that professional help is still needed in dealing with serious mental health issues.
Experts are uncertain as to why self-care apps are becoming popular. Some reckon that it is because the young people nowadays are self-absorbed. Others connect it to the Internet and social media websites. Optimists think that it is due to the increasing awareness on mental health. Many experts agree, however, that professional help is still needed in dealing with serious mental health issues.
Comprehension Questions:
- What apps have been gaining popularity in the recent months?
- How much did the creators of self-care apps earn in the US?
- Which apps made most of the $27 million revenue?
- How do optimists see the reason behind self-care apps’ popularity?
- How do some experts describe young people nowadays?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you use self-care apps? Discuss.
- Is self-care important? Why or why not?
- Do you agree that young people nowadays are self-absorbed? Why or why not?
- How are mental health problems treated in your country?
- In your opinion, is education on mental health important? Why or why not?