Can attending a university in a foreign country impact one’s mental well-being? In 2018, a Japanese university with a diverse student body conducted a comprehensive survey. An ethically and regulatory approved study based on this research was published the subsequent year.
The study’s findings revealed that students from different countries are more susceptible to mental health challenges than the general population. Specifically, predictive factors for experiencing depressive symptoms were identified as a student’s sense of social belongingness within a group and the stress linked to adapting to a new cultural environment.