Expat Workers At Higher Risk Of Mental Health Disorders

Expatriate Americans working abroad have higher levels of stress and are 2.5 times more likely to experience anxiety or depression than their U.S.-based counterparts. Expats are also at higher risk of experiencing addiction issues. The higher level of stress and elevated risk of addiction disorder indicates that expats may need specialized employee assistance programs or mental health services. These are findings of “The Mental Health Status of Expatriate Versus U.S. Domestic Workers” by researchers Dave Sharar, Ph.D., managing director of Chestnut Global Partners (CGP) and Sean D. Truman, Ph.D., LP, director of clinical services . . .