Mental health concerns and needs of international students in higher education settings: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT: The transition to higher education is a significant milestone for many individuals; however, it also brings new stressors and challenges, particularly for international students adjusting to life in a foreign country. Despite the increasing diversity of student populations globally, there remains a gap in existing reviews that capture the full scope of international student mental health concerns and needs. Existing reviews on the mental health and psychosocial adjustment of international students often concentrate on acculturation stress, thus overlooking other mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety, as well as positive mental health experiences like increased well-being. Meanwhile, other reviews tend to focus more heavily on specific regions, such as the United States and

SUBMITTER: Rudakova K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12334020 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature