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

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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

Affordable online therapy for expats Feeling lonely as an expat? Our affordable online therapy offers expert support for acculturation, loneliness, and stress. Connect with a therapist for ADHD or other issues on the best online platform for therapists . There’s a quiet truth many expats hesitate to admit: life abroad isn’t always shiny, Instagram adventure it is often presented as. There may be sunsets, new adventures, and the thrill of novelty - but there’s also the silenc

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

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2019 As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10 th October 2019, I want to draw attention to an aspect of expat life that isn’t always widely acknowledged. Expat mental health. If you’ve followed ExpatChild for years (thank you!) you’ll know that I have always focused on the reality of relocation. And boy, do I get kicked for it! But I would rather share some of the potential pitfalls, so you know what to expect, than pretend that everything is always rosy. The key word t

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Living abroad is a fantastic opportunity for personal growth, to travel and gain insight into another culture, but expat life can present a unique set of challenges. https://www.allianzcare.com/en/about-us/blog/expat-mental-health.html Studies conducted recently have shown expatriates may be at greater risk of mental health problems . This most often manifests in the form of expat depression however cases of stress, anxiety and isolation amongst the expatriate community are a

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So you’re interested in the expat life, and who could blame you? With inflation hitting all-time highs and wages seemingly not keeping up with the cost of living, more people than ever are looking overseas for new opportunities and new lifestyles. The best part of this new expat lifestyle is that many cities seem to be embracing it. We have tons of examples of why moving business abroad is a great choice for young professionals because city governments worldwide are trying to

By John Marcarian 17/04/2023 The first quarter of 2023 has seen many expats moving back to Expatland. With Covid-19 restrictions being...