International Students' Death Sparked Off Debates On Students' Mental Issues

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Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term development awards administered by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Source: AAP

Chinese student Zhikai Liu is among dozens of international students who suicide between 2009 and 2015.


Ada from Centre from Holistic Health is encouraging students to use mental health services following 27 students' suicides from 2009 to 2015. 

She found out most students are prefer to express their feelings with their friends, who have no knowledge of dealing with mental health issues, instead of turning to professionals for help. 

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