DEPRESSION AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Depression is the second leading cause of disability. It is understood to be an internalization problem which causes excessive sadness, loss of interest in activities, loneliness, language problem, cultural shock and this is common among international students. The reasons for depression and ways of preventing depression among international students are explained in this study. This study tends to assist international students in adjusting to their new environment and to gain knowledge about studying abroad. Literature review was used in conducting this study and searches were acquired from reliable sources which include: SAGE, SCIENCE DIRECT, OVID and some other internet sources like W.H.O. NIMH. The researcher chose twelve articles for this study on the exclusion and the inclusion section. The findings of this study, shows that international students were depressed while studying abroad due to cultural shock, language problem, weather and loneliness. The study explained caring approaches and how to prevent depression among international students