MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING IN THE UK : A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Mental health of international students studying in the UK is a major public health concern. Due to language and cultural barriers, international students' mental health may be significantly more at risk than domestic students. Students in the UK are reporting more mental health difficulties than ever before. This dissertation is a narrative review to explore the mental health issues faced by international students and the contributing variables to them in order to address the research topics. Additionally, I've looked at how overseas students behave while seeking assistance and how Universities might be able to help them. On Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct, peer-reviewed books and articles were used. A combination of index terms, such as "International Students Mental Health," and key search terms and their synonyms were used to search databases. According to research, foreign students in the UK experience a variety of mental health problems, such as stress, anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. Financial limitations, cultural differences, and language difficulties can all be causes of mental health problems. However, because of several obstacles, the majority of overseas students are reluctant to ask for assistance. In order to offer suitable support and interventions to overseas students, it is crucial for institutions and health professionals to be aware of these difficulties. We need to increase help for coping with the stresses of their new environment as well as improve awareness of the mental health problems that international students encounter.