Becoming an expat literally means receiving a clean slate to create your life from scratch and redefine your identity. It’s a chance to expand horizons and gain new, exciting experiences, but – as many of us can confirm – changing countries is not always smooth sailing.

One in four people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Some disorders – like depression – can be partially genetic, but our lifestyles can trigger these issues too. We got in touch with Jeanine Souren, a psychologist and head of international affairs at U-center, to talk about how to…