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The 2011 National Summit on the Mental Health of Tertiary Students draws attention to an increasing incidence of mental health problems amongst this population. Media reports also reflect growing concern over student mental health and adjustment issues. Within this context, we note that Australia is host to many thousands of international students of an age when mental illnesses are most likely to surface. The issue of international student mental health, however, has been the subject of very few Australian studies. We contribute to this area of research by reporting on issues relating to the mental health of international students at an Australian university. Interviews with 16 professionals working at the coal-face provide insights into the factors believed to contribute to the increased incidence and severity of mental health problems encountered by this group of students. We identify three main sets of factors that appear to heighten the stresses and strains experienced by international students: the experience of new and often unfamiliar academic practices, the broad range of knowledge and practical skills needed to manage day-to-day living in Australia, and the tendency to delay professional help-seeking for mental health problems.
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