Research Study: How Has COVID-19 Affected Expats’ Mental Health?
For mental health awareness week 2021, William Russell surveyed over 1,100 expatriates in five countries to reveal some worrying stats about expat mental health. Expat Network is publishing the results here from an article originally published by William Russell. Written by Inez Cooper, Co-Founder & Managing Director, William Russell The...
Expat Mental Health Challenges (And How to Deal with Them)
Every expat knows that living abroad can be challenging at times. There are many instances when expats are asking themselves if they’ve made the right decision when moving to a different country far from friends and family. You can always make new friends but there’s only one family. The COVID-19 pandemic made life even...
COVID-19 Deteriorates Expat Mental Health
A major piece of research released by AXA, in which 578 expats were surveyed, has found that two-in-five (39%) feel as though their expat mental health has deteriorated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, nearly two-in-three (62%) would have described their general state...
How To Stop Worrying And Feel Better As An Expat
Are you worried? Are you feeling lonely? Do you work elsewhere and already miss your loved ones? You are not alone. People worry all the time; it is only human to worry. However, if not regulated, mild worrying can easily transition to chronic worrying and eventually cause panic disorder, anxiety, and depression, especially if you...
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Overseas
Why is expat mental health important? Expat mental health is a critical issue to address because it is the foundation for happiness and satisfaction abroad. International life presents a unique set of experiences for the expat that can affect mental health. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by Therapy Solutions Abroad According to...