Distressed in a Foreign Country: Mental Health and Well-Being among International Students in the United States During COVID-19
Abstract
Using Chandlers and colleagues’ Holistic Wellness Model (1992) as a theoretical framework, this chapter explores international students’ experiences and challenges regarding mental health and well-being during COVID-19 in the United States. By conducting three virtual focus group interviews with eighteen international students in three groups, five key themes regarding international students’ mental health challenges and various dimensions of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic were identified: corona depression; (not) seeking help for mental health; social isolation and homesickness; anxiety about uncertain legal status; and another pandemic-limited career development opportunity.
Published
2021-08-31
Issue
Section
COVID-19 and Global Higher Education (Completed)
How to Cite
Distressed in a Foreign Country: Mental Health and Well-Being among International Students in the United States During COVID-19. (2021). Comparative & International Education Series. https://ojed.org/cies/article/view/2955