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Culturally Sensitive Assessment of Mental Health for International Students
Author(s) -
Koo Katie,
Nyunt Gudrun
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
new directions for student services
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0695
pISSN - 0164-7970
DOI - 10.1002/ss.20343
Subject(s) - mental health , student affairs , culturally sensitive , psychology , cultural competence , medical education , cultural diversity , higher education , pedagogy , medicine , psychiatry , political science , social psychology , law
The chapter provides guidance on culturally sensitive assessment for international students’ mental health. By considering international students’ unique background and experiences, mental health professionals, as well as faculty, advisors, and student affairs staff, can more accurately and effectively assess international students’ mental health on both individual and institutional levels.