COVID has been tough on expats. Many are separated from friends and family and unsure when in-person meetings will be possible again. Others have found WFH and lockdowns even harder without the support of well established local friendships and networks.
Expat Mental Health Specialist, Dr Sonia Jaeger sheds light on how COVID has challenged expat wellbeing and what you can do about it, in our latest Mobile Relocation Expert Interview.
You'll learn about:
How the pandemic has affected expat mental health
The factors affecting how expats cope
Strategies that help to successfully get through these challenging times
Why it's important to talk about your struggles
The annual Mental Health Awareness Week is coming up from 27 September till 3 October with the them “take time to kōrero/mā te kōrero, ka ora”. It´s all about connecting with people and creating space for conversations as a little chat can go a long way.
Mobile Relocation will be working with employers to host Expat Panel discussions, about how to be resilient when you're far from home. Click here for more information.
Mobile Relocation connects you with what you need to thrive in New Zealand. Contact us today to talk about how we can carry your relocation burden.
Bridget is a New Zealander who has lived and worked as a diplomat in Singapore and India. After experiencing all facets of the relocation experience, she founded Mobile to work with private individuals moving to NZ and leading local and international businesses bringing in offshore talent. bridget@mobile-relocation.com
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