In this episode, George S speaks to Krai about his experiences as an international student from Thailand. They talk about UK and Thai culture, student life in the UK, and the challenges international students face to their mental health. 

Relevant resources to these subjects can be found below: 

• Student Space - Online, one-stop shop’ for students in England and Wales who want to find help for their mental health or well-being.
• Students Against Depression - The Students Against Depression website has lots of information about tackling depression and low mood, including self -help resources and workbooks for students to work through to start taking steps towards tackling low mood.
• Student Minds website - Information about different support services available, including how to find them and what to expect when using them for the first time.
• Samaritans - phone 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org - confidential listening service.

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Further resources can be found below.

• Your GP Service - can refer to specialist support and services.
• University Student Support Services e.g. counseling, mental health advisers, student advice centre, students’ union. It's also worth looking out for university societies for international students. 
• Papyrus - email pat@papyrus.uk.org. 
• HOPELine UK - phone 0800 068 41 41: confidential service specifically for young people (under 35). They can offer crisis support for someone who is experiencing thoughts or feelings of suicide, as well as providing information and advice for those concerned about someone else.
• NHS 111 - Non-emergency line run by the NHS.
• 999 - for an emergency situation.