Expat Focus International News Update October 2021

British citizens leaving Spain ‘in droves’ The UK national press has given substantial coverage to the issue of British expats’ ‘exodus’ from Spain this month. Spanish estate agencies and others report a mass departure of Brits, many of whom are

Expat Focus Mental Health Update September 2021

Recent research suggests that as many as 50% of American expats have experienced mental health difficulties, and with Covid-19 added into the mix, the number might be even higher from 2020 onwards.   Mental health during the pandemic The study,

Expat Focus International News Update September 2021

Stranded Australians may be allowed back into the country Over 44,000 expats are waiting to return to Australia, with 5,000 of them classified as vulnerable. However, Scott Morrison has now acknowledged their frustration and says that the authorities are looking

How To Deal With Homesickness When Living Abroad

Expats are a particularly vulnerable group when it comes to maintaining mental health. This should not be surprising: the upheaval of a move, taking up a new job, and being uprooted from familiar surroundings and loved ones, plus the challenges

How To Deal With Expat Child Syndrome

For an adult, a move abroad can be quite a challenge: with a new environment, a new job, and a different culture to contend with. Many expats take their families with them, and for a child this can be a