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Article evaluation WA 2

Is everything in the article relevant to the article topic?. Everything in the article relevant to the article topic which is Violence against women. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_against_women Do the links work? The links work for each I tried. Gezelxoxo (talk) 20:06, 1 March 2018 (UTC)

WA3: Choose article & post sources

To provide information about the mental wellness of international students, their experience while abroad, the barriers they face, and the likelihood of them seeking counseling/ help.

Krysten - Testing the mediating effects of resilience and mental health on the relationship between acculturative stress and binge drinking among international students (Requested through InterLibrary Loan)

Mental health service seeking among Korean international students in the United States: A path analysis http://web.b.ebscohost.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=8&sid=e4c2f5d5-4c85-48e8-9530-875a16c28816%40sessionmgr103

Moderating effects of perceived language discrimination on mental health outcomes among Chinese international students http://web.b.ebscohost.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=9&sid=e4c2f5d5-4c85-48e8-9530-875a16c28816%40sessionmgr103

The impact of domestic violence on the psychological functioning of Saudi Arabian female students studying in the United States. https://search.proquest.com/docview/1892028802

John - 1.Han, Xuesong, et al. "Report of a mental health survey among Chinese international students at Yale University." Journal of American College Health 61.1 (2013): 1-8.

Link: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07448481.2012.738267 2. Constantine, Madonna G., Sumie Okazaki, and Shawn O. Utsey. "Self-concealment, social self-efficacy, acculturative stress, and depression in African, Asian, and Latin American international college students." American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 74.3 (2004): 230.

Link: http://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2004-16798-002 3. Liu, Meirong. "Addressing the mental health problems of Chinese international college students in the United States." Advances in Social Work 10.1 (2009): 69-86.

Link:https://search.proquest.com/openview/cae7415ada6fd7b56daaeaf4c9e6e534/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=2028787 4. Wu, Hsiao-ping, Esther Garza, and Norma Guzman. "International student’s challenge and adjustment to college." Education Research International 2015 (2015).

Link: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/edri/2015/202753/

Caroline- Title- International Student Mental Health. 1. Author- Prieto-Welch, Susan L. Link-http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=d774317d-0fed-48cf-929f-fd120d7b905d%40sessionmgr103&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=120039694&db=a9h

2.Title-In Higher Ed's Mental-Health Crisis, an Overlooked Population: International Students. Author- Turnage, Clara Link-http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=63dd189b-e2ec-4d90-a7df-4b5b26c1b099%40sessionmgr120&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=125517187&db=a9h

3.Title- Mental Health Need, Awareness, and Use of Counseling Services Among International Graduate Students. Author- Hyun, Jenny Link-http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=65958ab1-0fbb-41b4-985b-85bfb116ba83%40sessionmgr120&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=27264999&db=a9h

4.Title- Mental health after the international experience. Author- Arthur N.M. Link-http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=3abf011a-d226-4170-8523-1691275fb52c%40sessionmgr4009&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=11893394&db=a9h

Krysten, John, Gezel, Caroline. Gezelxoxo (talk) 18:21, 2 March 2018 (UTC)

WA4: Draft article
Outline

International Students:

Mental Wellness (Title)

General introduction to what mental wellness is, -Caroline “Lead”

Common symptoms among international students- John 45% of the students faced depression and 29% of the students faced anxiety
 * When students leave their homes and travel to another country by themselves it is not surprising to imagine they’re stressed and nervous.
 * International students are also entering a new culture than they are not accustomed to. A new culture contains its own language, social norms, and movements, as well as political climate. Entering a new place isn’t easy if you’re transitioning from another state or nearby school, so you have to imagine what it is like for international students.
 * Next discuss the reality that international students have to deal with the domestic transition, financial obligations, and meeting new people mainly on their own.
 * In some cultures, there is also a stigma against seeking help because it means you are weak. Due to this, international students often convince themselves they can continue and power through their struggles alone.
 * Among Chinese students, two prevailing symptoms were discovered

Barriers International Students Face- Krysten

Are not aware of resources available to them
 * Language discrimination is something that international students face because people will treat them differently because English is their second language.
 * Cannot effectively learn English in their time here.

How those barriers affect mental wellness- Caroline, John


 * Barriers such as language can cause international students to fall behind in class because they cannot keep up with the lectures or copy notes as quickly as other students because English is not their native language.
 * Being behind in classes leads to stress over missing the material, not being able to fully understand or complete assignments, and a fear that the student will be unable to ever catch up. Because these students are constantly trying to catch up with school work they are unable to unwind with social events or hanging out with friends, which can lead to depression and the feeling of isolation.
 * Poor current health, poor relationships with people, and a low exercise regimen leads to a higher prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among international students

Likelihood to seek resources/advisors - Krysten, John Efforts to improve - John
 * International students are less likely to bring up language discrimination when speaking with others
 * Culture in most non-Western countries does not encourage people to seek help
 * Normalization of domestic violence in Saudi Arabia
 * Proud culture in Chinese students
 * Lack of knowledge of resources
 * For Chinese students, 27% are not aware of the availability of mental health counseling services on campus


 * Efforts should be placed to improve awareness and accessibility to mental health and counseling services.
 * Social workers, faculty, and academic staff should to educated to more effectively serve the students.

Citations

Krysten - Testing the mediating effects of resilience and mental health on the relationship between acculturative stress and binge drinking among international students (Requested through InterLibrary Loan)

Mental health service seeking among Korean international students in the United States: A path analysis http://web.b.ebscohost.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=8&sid=e4c2f5d5-4c85-48e8-9530-875a16c28816%40sessionmgr103

Moderating effects of perceived language discrimination on mental health outcomes among Chinese international students http://web.b.ebscohost.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=9&sid=e4c2f5d5-4c85-48e8-9530-875a16c28816%40sessionmgr103

The impact of domestic violence on the psychological functioning of Saudi Arabian female students studying in the United States. https://search.proquest.com/docview/1892028802

John - 1.Han, Xuesong, et al. "Report of a mental health survey among Chinese international students at Yale University." Journal of American College Health 61.1 (2013): 1-8.

Link: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07448481.2012.738267 2. Constantine, Madonna G., Sumie Okazaki, and Shawn O. Utsey. "Self-concealment, social self-efficacy, acculturative stress, and depression in African, Asian, and Latin American international college students." American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 74.3 (2004): 230.

Link: http://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2004-16798-002 3. Liu, Meirong. "Addressing the mental health problems of Chinese international college students in the United States." Advances in Social Work 10.1 (2009): 69-86.

Link:https://search.proquest.com/openview/cae7415ada6fd7b56daaeaf4c9e6e534/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=2028787 4. Wu, Hsiao-ping, Esther Garza, and Norma Guzman. "International student’s challenge and adjustment to college." Education Research International 2015 (2015).

Link: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/edri/2015/202753/

Caroline- Title- International Student Mental Health. 1. Author- Prieto-Welch, Susan L. Link-http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=d774317d-0fed-48cf-929f-fd120d7b905d%40sessionmgr103&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=120039694&db=a9h

2.Title-In Higher Ed's Mental-Health Crisis, an Overlooked Population: International Students. Author- Turnage, Clara Link-http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=63dd189b-e2ec-4d90-a7df-4b5b26c1b099%40sessionmgr120&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=125517187&db=a9h

3.Title- Mental Health Need, Awareness, and Use of Counseling Services Among International Graduate Students. Author- Hyun, Jenny Link-http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=65958ab1-0fbb-41b4-985b-85bfb116ba83%40sessionmgr120&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=27264999&db=a9h

4.Title- Mental health after the international experience. Author- Arthur N.M. Link-http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=3abf011a-d226-4170-8523-1691275fb52c%40sessionmgr4009&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=11893394&db=a9h Gezelxoxo (talk) 20:13, 1 March 2018 (UTC)

WA5 Final Draft

'''Mental Wellness '''

International students studying in a foreign country face a life altering event which can cause distress that can potentially affect their mental wellness. When students leave their home country, it is not surprising to imagine that they struggle with balancing the multiple contexts of home and school. Many students report homesickness and loneliness in their initial transition, experience isolation from peers and struggle with understanding cultural differences while staying abroad.

In certain cultures, mental illness is seen as a sign of weakness. Because of this, international students believe they can prevail through their struggles alone without help, which can lead to, a decrease in mental wellness.

Common symptoms among international students from China in particular noted that two prevailing symptoms were discovered: 45 percent of the students faced depression and 29 percent of the students faced anxiety. Stressors that lead international students to struggle with anxiety are rooted in numerous causes, including academic pressures, financial issues, adapting to a new culture, creating friendships, and feelings of loneliness. International students are also more likely to rely on peers for support through their transition than teachers or adult peers. If the student is unable to make friends in their new environment, they will struggle more with their transition than an international student who has established relationships with their peers.

International students also face language discrimination, which may exacerbate mental health symptoms. Evidence has not conclusively shown that language discrimination is a greater risk factor than discrimination against foreigners. However, there has not been any conclusive evidence to show whether language discrimination plays a significantly larger role than simple foreigner discrimination.

Since international students are less likely to use individual counseling provided by the university. and may experience even more intense stigmas against seeking professional help, group-oriented ways of reaching students may be more helpful. Group activities, like collaborative workshops and cultural exchange groups, can introduce a sense of community among the students. In addition, efforts can be placed to improve awareness and accessibility to mental wellness resources and counseling services. Social workers, faculty, and academic staff can be educated beforehand to provide an adequate support for them.