Australia: urgent need for int’l student support systems
Interventions to build support systems for international students in Australia need to be “urgently explored”, according to a new study.
Interventions to build support systems for international students in Australia need to be “urgently explored”, according to a new study.
Universities Canada has expressed concern over news that international students are dying of overdoses in British Columbia and has called for additional funding.
Mental health services at Australian universities need to be tailored to international students’ cultural needs if they are to be effective, a leading mental health charity has said.
Student mental health figures are “alarming”, with many international students’ mental health worsening over the course of the pandemic, according to a new study.
Student mental health and wellbeing remains a major concern, with some 77% of respondents to a recent survey indicating feelings of depression and anxiety.
Domestic and international students have been the most affected by the pandemic, war, global economic issues and political instability. Providing easy-to-access, on-demand mental health support 24/7 is no longer on the wish-list, but it is a must-have
Record numbers of students reported symptoms of anxiety and depression during the pandemic, but mental health experts have cautioned that scores more also suffering, yet not seeking treatment or accessing resources. Maureen Manning finds out more.
Edward Peck, vice-chancellor and president of Nottingham Trent University, has been appointed to the new role of student support champion.