Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
4-2024
Keywords
international students, mental health, well-being, mental health services
Abstract
This research seeks to explore the barriers and challenges international students face in Canada. The study was conducted to understand how these barriers and challenges effect international student’s mental health and what their perceptions are about utilizing mental health and well-being services. The approach used in this research was quantitative, an online anonymous survey conducted that received in total of 30 responses. The results show that participants experience financial challenges, loneliness, and housing. Participants have financial difficulties and limited knowledge and awareness in accessing mental health and well-being services. Further improvements have been encouraged towards mental health and well-being services by making it more accessible online or in-person and prefer in-person counselling and therapy. The research helped grow a deeper understanding and identified underlying issues, grasping authentic preferences of utilizing mental health and well-being services to meet their needs. From the results, our suggestion is to decrease tuition fees for international students as majority of financial difficulties stem from this issue.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies (FAHCS)
Program
Bachelor of Social and Community Development
Copyright
© Danisha Gnaneswaran
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Original Publication Citation
Gnaneswaran, D. (2024). International students and mental health [unpublished poster]. Sheridan College,
SOURCE Citation
Gnaneswaran, Danisha, "International Students and Mental Health" (2024). Capstone Research Posters. 6.
https://source.sheridancollege.ca/swfahcs_projects_social_community_development_poster/6
