[Tanya S] Writing Practice Test 747667

Dear Jane,

It was lovely to hear from you last week and I really enjoyed knowing about your interests and hobbies. I remember you had posted on your Facebook page about your fascination with Indian movies and your curiosity in knowing about the death of a famous Indian celebrity. I thought I'll write to you to talk about the news report you mentioned and put forth my views about it.

As you know, SD was a popular and celebrated actor in the Indian film industry. It was quite shocking for the entire nation to hear about his untimely death and people have been closely following the news to understand what happened. Police investigations are still underway but initial reports hint at a possible case of suicide by drug overdose. His fans and admirers have been in denial ever since the news came out, as SD seemed like someone who was content with his life and wasn't capable of taking such an extreme step. At the same time, there is also an underlying sense of sympathy for him as some sections of people feel he was not given his due as an actor.

As a mental health professional, this news has also touched me personally and makes me think closely about how important it is to be emotionally well and healthy. There is a pressing need to spread awareness about mental health concerns and destigmatise help-seeking behavior. I hope this case paves the way for increased awareness and practices at a wider level.

I hope I was able to sufficiently describe the story and have not overwhelmed you too much with it. Please do reach out to me if I can support in any way. Will wait for your response. Take care.

Best Wishes,

Tanya

In the world we live in today, one can say without a doubt that good health is the greatest asset we can possess. Especially since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, physical health and wellbeing has been brought to the forefront and people realize its importance. If I were to define a healthy person, it would not be someone with the absence of diseases but someone who takes care of their health on a continuous basis by having a balanced diet, getting some form of exercise regularly and avoiding too much stress. I would be elaborating on few means of staying healthy in the context of my country in the paragraphs to follow.

I belong to India and if I were to talk about my country, awareness about good health is something that is lacking to a large extent. There are several people who are conscious about their health and take efforts to work towards good practices, however, a major chunk of people have still not recognized the need for being healthy. For example, there are a couple of myths that exist, like only people who are obese or overweight need to exercise and take care of their food habits, or that being thin equals being healthy. I believe that the first step towards staying healthy is to be cognizant about what entails good health and that everyone should work constantly towards it.

People should also be aware about the nutritional value of different food items and how they can incorporate a balanced meal to stay healthy in the long run. For example, I have seen many people around me who do not know what food has a higher calorific value or that which food item contains proteins and so on. In order to remain healthy, I feel people should try and learn more about about nutrition and dietary requirements for themselves.

India is also a country where people experience a lot of stress on an everyday level, which is a big hurdle to good health. The source of stress could be due to various reasons like for example, work related stress, stress due to strained relationships etc. Individuals should practice self-care strategies like meditation, mindful breathing, having a healthy work-life balance, taking time out for oneself among other things.

Last but not the least, exercise should be incorporated by everyone depending on their age and physical fitness levels. More and more people have started leading a sedentary life, which has exacerbated health concerns in Indians. Exercising also realeases endorphins which helps people feel stress free and creates a general feeling of well-being.

In conclusion, I would like to express that as a society, our focus should be on being healthy and only then would we be able to contribute productively in other aspects of our lives. I want to reiterate that health is our greatest asset and we owe ourselves a healthy lifestyle.