Health, Safety, and Wellness
Mental Health
Mental Health
InterExchange wants you to stay healthy while on your program, both physically and mentally. Being emotionally well means being aware of your feelings, accepting your feelings and maintaining a positive outlook even if things don’t go to plan. It is normal to feel overwhelmed as you adjust to a new place and new challenges, but if those feelings persist, the resources below can help you.
Resources
- Mental Health for International Students Video
- Common Signs of Mental Health Issues
- Culture Shock & Mental Health
- Tips for Managing Your Mental Health
- Tips for Seeking Mental Health Treatment
- Search for Nearby Counseling Services
- NYCWell: Digital Mental Health Resources
- Real: Mental Wellbeing Membership
- Sesh: Online Group Support
If you, or someone you know, needs to speak to someone urgently, please contact one of these 24-hour services:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- The Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQA): 1-866-488-7386
- Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse): 1-800-662-4357
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 or https://online.rainn.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text Free in the US 741741
