2023年宁夏自考《英语（二）》试题及答案3

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Mental Illness Hits Small Business Owners Hard

While there is a growing focus on mental health in the workplace,there are fewer resources and support available to those running small businesses.There are many reasons people choose to have their own business being their own boss,workingon something they love,being able to set their own hours,or having some control over whomthey work with.Yet the reality many small business owners face is far less attractive-financial

stress,long working hours and unclear boundaries between work and family life.And all of thesefactors can have a huge impact on their mental health.Leanne Fawkner is a business owner of an award-winning skin-care range(系列产品)She knows

very well the impact that a small business can have on,the mental health of its owner.When her

successful business struggled due to the global financial crisis,she suffered a lot mentally.'As

business slowed,I was more and more affected,'she says.'I couldn't separate myself frommybusiness.It was the worst experience of my life.I could no longer go to work and was crying all

day?”

Fawkner was diagnosed with depression.She had to take several months off work.Fortunately,her husband was able to keep things going while Fawkner was recovering.She sawa counselor

(咨询师)for help and took part in a workplace mental health promotion program.This programwas designed for small to medium business owners.'The stories on the DVD in the program were so helpful.I was crying because I didn't feel soalone.'For Fawkner,small business owners are overlooked.While employees in larger

organizations often have access to employee assistance programs,small business owners arestruggling on their own.