S7E5: International Student Mental Health
Podcast
About this episode
The George Brown College Mental Health Conference is taking place on Feb 29 and the theme of this year's conference is International Student Mental Health. So, we spoke to Alex Irwin from the Conference organizing team and also Lindsey Nguyen, who is an international student here at GBC and a PeerMentor, with PeerMentor+. Listen now to dig into this topic from both of their perspectives.
Key Moments:
2:05 – Background on why international student mental health needs attention right now
3:20 – Lindsey's experience: being in a new country, money stress, homesickness and more
9:38 – What supports are available to international students at GBC (and what else would be helpful)
15:42 – More about the Mental Health Conference
18:40 & 22:30 – Lindsey's tips and strategies for international student mental health
21:26 – Alex's tips from a faculty point of view
Mental Health Conference link: https://www.georgebrown.ca/24th-annual-mental-health-conference
GBC International Student Centre: https://www.georgebrown.ca/international/contact-international-centre
GBC Counselling and Student Well-Being Services: https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/counselling
Peer Mentor + webpage: https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/counselling/peer-mentor
@gbcpeermentorplus
Airwin@georgebrown.ca