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Expats and mental health

WEBDepression, anxiety and other expat mental health issues. As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10 th October 2019, I want to draw attention to an aspect of expat life that isn’t always widely acknowledged. Expat mental health. If you’ve followed ExpatChild for years (thank you!) you’ll know that I have always focused on the reality of …

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How to help your expat teen cope with moving

WEBHere are some brief pointers on how you can begin to help your teen: Ask your teen to describe his expat experience in three words. Use this question as a way to discuss his feelings/thoughts. Listen to your teen, even if what he says is difficult to hear. Use the knowledge gleaned from the above-mentioned step to think together of coping tools

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Expat Life: What is expat life really like

WEBExpat life is INCREDIBLE! Living as an expat is an amazing way to experience other countries, cultures and people. You experience another side of a nation, something those on a couple of weeks’ vacation miss out on. There is so much to be gained from living overseas, I can't recommend it highly enough,

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Expat family health insurance

WEBExpat Financial, a division of TFG Global Insurance Solutions Ltd., is a specialist global insurance source which connects expats with global health policies and also expat life and disability coverage. They focus on meeting the growing needs of those wanting to make an international move and require protection for themselves and their families.

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Advice for starting a new school

WEBCarole Hallett Mobbs Education, Expat Kids, Expat Life, Expat Resources, News & Info, Preparation & Planning, Repatriation, Reverse culture shock July 1, 2020

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Expat health concerns

WEBObtain your medical records. Take copies of your medical notes including your history and any current problems and treatments. Some countries require you have official written details of any medication you carry with you, so look into whether this is a requirement of your host country. Be aware that a few drugs, including certain over-the

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How to find the best pediatrician overseas

WEBThe private insurance company will also help you to find the most appropriate hospital, clinic or doctor in-network near you, and arrange, wherever possible, to pay them directly (less any deductibles you may have chosen). This will save you the time and hassle of translating the bills, paying for it yourself and submitting claims.

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MSH International on The Expat Directory

WEBMSH INTERNATIONAL – International Health Insurance for Expatriates. Global health insurance for expatriates. We provide you and your family with tailor-made solutions according to your needs.

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Location independence: Why nomadic families are choosing

WEBA new way to live and work. The pandemic changed the key aspects of how we live and work, leading to what is sure to be an uptick in nomadic families traveling the globe.

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The physical effects of expat life

WEBThe physiological effects of moving and living overseas. Much is written about the psychological effects of expat life; culture shock, Expat Child Syndrome, Expat Mental Health issues, and much more.But it’s not just our emotions that go through a roller-coaster ride when we move and live abroad; our body can also be affected by the changes.

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My top tips for relocating overseas with children

WEBMoving abroad with kids. First published: Nov 2019 Updated: Dec 2023. I was at a bit of a loss with what to write this month. I had planned a follow-up to my article on expat mental health last month, but it ended up being overly long (and more than a little bit ranty). All because I received some negative feedback about speaking openly about expat …

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Domestic abuse and coercive control in expat relationships

WEBPetition. The abusive partner is misusing the Hague Convention law as a form of coercive control through the courts, purely for vindictive reasons. It is court-approved abuse. This needs to change. All the signatories of the Hague Convention are meeting in October 2023.

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Insurance Companies on The Expat Directory

WEBInsurance Award-winning international health insurance for you and your family – we’ll help you find a plan th

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What you need to know about maternity cover

WEBWhen purchasing Maternity Cover you should consider…. Waiting periods – This is the length of time you must wait between purchasing your policy and making a claim. For pregnancy cover this is usually 10-12 months, but can be as long as 24 months. Plan limits – Some maternity plans have a limit on the level of cover they provide.

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Local pre-school and kindergarten in China

WEBFor expat parents who have gone down the path of sending their children to a Chinese pre-school or kindergarten, the main benefits they report are their kids’ rapid language acquisition and their subsequent ability to participate in wider social groups. For very young children, their ability to learn and use Mandarin quickly and effectively

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Trouble in paradise

WEBYour one-stop-shop for a successful life abroad. An expat community and advice hub where you’ll never feel alone or unsupported. With an Expat Expert in your pocket for real-time support. Living overseas is NOT a holiday. Clara describes her expat experience and how she dealt with the issues she encountered when she lived in St Lucia.

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Foyer Global Health on The Expat Directory

WEBFoyer Global Health offers international health coverage to the expatriates all over the world. You get no overall limit for reimbursement and benefit from bespoke medical advice, prior to moving abroad.

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