International Students

The Counseling Center supports all campus constituencies through the provision of numerous self-help resources which we list below.  If you would like support for your mental health and well-being beyond what these resources can provide, the Counseling Center has services to allow for additional exploration and discussion to support your mental health needs.  In addition, we recognize that mental health can often be supported and enhanced by taking action in the world.  For more information please visit Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s Diversity Portal at: https://diversity.gatech.edu/diversity-port

General Mental Health Topics

• What is mental health? https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/explained/mental-health/

• The stigma of mental health care: https://huntnewsnu.com/60509/editorial/op-ed-mental-health-should-not-be-foreign-to-international-students/

• Culture Shock: https://www.washington.edu/counseling/resources-for-students/international-students-and-cultural-shock/

• Dealing with Global Uncertainty (available in multiple languages): https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty/

Bias and Stigma

• _{Combating Bias and Stigma Related to COVID-19: How to Stop the Xenophobia That’s Spreading Along with the Coronavirus via The American Psychological Association}

• _{Coronavirus Reminds Asian Americans Like Me that Our Belonging is Conditional via The Los Angeles Times}

• _{How Asian-American Leaders are Grappling With Xenophobia Amid Coronavirus via The New York Times}

Food and Housing Insecurity

Food and housing insecurity: https://studentlife.gatech.edu/content/star-services

Self Care

• American Psychological Association Self-Care Center: https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/self-care

• Self-care as a graduate student: www.apa.org/gradpsych/2011/03/matters

Wellness Resources from GT's Office of International Education

• https://oie.gatech.edu/isss/fillyourcup