Mental health awareness week is a time to reflect, connect and challenge stigma but it’s also a moment to ask: who is still being left out of the conversation?
For many non-native English speakers, especially those living, studying, or working in English-speaking countries, mental health challenges are deeply affected by language barriers.
The struggles of non-native English speakers in a new country are countless. These individuals often face isolation, misunderstanding, and a lack of accessible support making it even harder to speak up or seek help when they need it most.
Mental health struggles you don’t always see
Moving to a new country is overwhelming. The hidden struggles of non-native English speakers often involves:
- Navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems
- Feeling excluded from casual conversations or group discussions
- Experiencing social isolation, cultural shock and homesickness
- Struggling to express complex emotions in a second language
Even when mental health services are available, language can still be a barrier. Booking appointments, describing symptoms, or understanding a therapist’s response can feel daunting or confusing and when cultural differences are added in like stigma around therapy, or different understanding of mental health many simply stay silent.
Why must mental health week be inclusive?
Mental health awareness week is a powerful campaign, but to be effective, it must include multilingual and multicultural voices to address the hidden struggles of non-native English speakers.
Let’s Talk, Listen, and Include Everyone
In this Mental Health Awareness Week let’s not just raise awarenesswe but also raise the standards. Everyone, regardless of their language or background, deserves to feel mentally supported, understood, and safe.
Because mental health has no accent.
We Understand
At English Learning Therapy, we understand these hidden struggles because we’ve seen them up close. That’s why we do our best to address them in our language classes.
For us, language learning goes beyond words and sentences as we care deeply about our students’ emotions, confidence, and overall well-being.
If you’ve been struggling with any of these challenges and don’t know how to manage life abroad or handle everyday situations in an English-speaking country, we’re here for you.
👉 Book a consulting session with our expert team and let us guide you through.
Getting advice from experienced individuals in the field can be life-changing in the way you navigate your life abroad.
