For many people, the idea of living abroad feels like a promise: more freedom, more colour, more stories, more life. We picture ourselves sipping coffee in tucked-away cafés, working from hammocks, making friends from five continents, and collecting experiences that make everyone back home say, “I wish I could do what you’re doing.” But the reality of long-term travel or expat life often tells a different – quieter - story. One with gaps, dips, and emotional riptides no one p

Mental health issues can be notoriously difficult to talk about, thanks to the stigma surrounding them in years gone by, but it doesn’t...

Discover Expat Therapy Hub; the best choice for affordable online therapy. Accessible, multilingual support for expats worldwide. Introduction Living abroad can be a life-changing adventure. New cultures, different foods, new friends-it’s exciting but also daunting. Expat life comes with challenges that most people back home do not appreciate cultural adjustment, homesickness, language barriers, and loneliness. For many, these experiences effect on mental health. Finding the

Living abroad can be an exciting adventure, one that some people only dream of.  But it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges,...

Growing up across cultures can be a gift—but also a challenge. Third Culture Kids (TCKs), those who spend a significant part of their...

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How to Avoid Expat Depression and Stay Grounded Moving to a new country is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re...

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Let these relatable, comforting words keep you motivated and help you move forward. BY KATARINA AVENDAÑO UPDATED: AUG 14, 2024 Mental health is one of the most important but least talked-about topics. According to the CDC, one out of five people live with a mental health condition. Unfortunately, despite how common it is to have some kind of struggle with mental health, there can still be a lot of stigma around the topic. This prevents people from sharing their experiences

Many athletes, movie stars, singers, and other celebrities have been outspoken about their mental health issues. Here is a collection of uplifting quotes about mental health from celebrities. 1. Demi Lovato "It doesn't have to take over your life, it doesn't have to define you as a person, it's just important that you ask for help. It's not a sign of weakness." 2. Demi Lovato (again) “Sometimes I’m not always doing amazing but it’s okay… because everyone struggles and it’s ok

A round-up of studies finds no link with serotonin Jul 21st 2022 The new umbrella review – an overview of existing meta-analyses and systematic reviews – published in Molecular Psychiatry , suggests that depression is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance, and calls into question what antidepressants do. Most antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which were originally said to work by correcting abnormally low serotonin levels. There is no o

Written by Micah Abraham, BSc Last updated January 14, 2021 Anxiety can affect anyone. It affects the poor, the rich, the young, the old, the sick, the healthy, and more. Anxiety doesn't discriminate, and while some people may be more prone to anxiety than others, the reality is that anyone from all walks of life can suffer from anxiety disorders. The most famous, rich, and successful people in the world suffer from anxiety alongside everyone else. In this article, we'll look

Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart, Demi Lovato, and others have opened up about their own feelings of anxiety and how they deal with them. If you have anxiety, it can seem like everyone else is happy, stress-free, and confident—particularly celebrities. And why shouldn't they be? They're gorgeous, talented, and have the wealth and resources to make magic happen in their lives every day. But anxiety doesn't care about that. Anxiety can strike anyone at any time and for no apparent r

Front. Psychol., 28 November 2022 Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China Introduction: COVID-19 is a stressor creating much anxiety for the general public, such as anxiety related to possible infection, social distancing, financial strain and uncertainty. As the scientific literature shows that there is an intimate relationship between anxiety and depression, it is important to ask whether anxiety is related

Mind and body form a two-way street By Jane E. Brody , Published Oct. 4, 2021 It’s no surprise that when a person gets a diagnosis of...

Ned H. Kalin, M.D. Publication : American Journal of Psychiatry Anxiety and depressive disorders are among the most common psychiatric illnesses; they are highly comorbid with each other, and together they are considered to belong to the broader category of internalizing disorders. Based on statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the 12-month prevalence of major depressive disorder in 2017 was estimated to be 7.1% for adults and 13.3%

NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder especially among young people May 4, 2023 https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2023/05/young-men-at-highest-risk-schizophrenia-linked-with-cannabis-use-disorder Young men with cannabis (marijuana) use disorder have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the

By Martin Heath BBC News, Northamptonshire https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-68386959 A researcher whose own father attempted suicide has said she wants to help men enjoy better mental health. Audrey Orage from the University of Northampton wants to get groups of young men talking so she can understand more about male anxiety. Figures suggest a third of men suffer from high levels of anxiety. Ms Orage said men suffer in silence because of social pressures

Avicii’s dad: 'I miss him every minute, but I get angry at him for leaving'125 Alex Taylor BBC News Culture reporter https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c722jj9ep2wo On April 20, 2018, the world lost a music superstar, chart-topping Swedish DJ Avicii. Aged just 28, he tragically took his own life while on holiday in Oman. For Klas Bergling, he lost his son, Tim. "I miss him every minute," Klas Bergling shares over a candid, deeply personal video call. "Of course, I talk to hi