Nepali students in Australia say they struggle to share their problems with people back home

Newly arrived Nepali students at a university event in Sydney

Nepali students attending a university event in Sydney. Source: SBS / Sunita Pokharel

Recent Nepali students in Australia say they must be mentally resilient. Talking to SBS Nepali, some of them have expressed difficulties they face while discussing their problems with family and friends back home.


Readers seeking support with mental health can contact - 

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, 

Lifeline: 13 11 14, 

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

For children between the age of 5 to 25 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800.

More information is available at Beyond Blue.org.au

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health supports people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.


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