Understanding and Supporting Asian International Students during COVID-19

Webinar
Written By MGH CCCSEW

May 23, 8:00PM EDT

In this webinar, we invite professionals, educators and mental health experts to come together to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on international students. Professionals will provide a holistic view of the challenges that international students are facing and ways to support them, institution policies, and best practices. The webinar will provide concrete takeaways and tips to students, parents, and professionals to support international students during this unprecedented time.

The target audience includes international students from high schools, universities (both undergraduate and graduate), parents, and professionals who work closely with this population.

Speakers:

  • Jang-Eun Cho, M.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatris

  • Andrea Le, Program Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs, Harvard Graduate School of Education

  • Marina Lee, Founder of Cogita Education Initiatives, Chair of Independent Education Consultants Association Global Committee

  • Szu-Hui Lee, Ph.D, ABPP. Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Phillips Exeter Academy

  • Yi Yang, PhD, Psychologist, WeChat "haizichuguohou," Clinical Committee Director, MGH CCCSEW

Moderator:
Xiaoqiao Zhang, Doctoral Candidate, Director for International Outreach, MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness

MGH CCCSEW

We are clinicians, educators, and researchers who are passionate about understanding and promoting the emotional health and psychological resilience of students and scholars from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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