Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide and suicidal ideation.

EMU’s award-winning mental health podcast for students is diving into the one-of-a-kind experiences of international college students. Student guest Treasure Affia, EMU junior double major in psychology and women and gender studies, talks about her experiences as an international student from Nigeria. Affia touches on the importance of community, especially when alone in a new country, as well as diving into the suicidal ideation she faced during a particularly difficult time. Resident mental health expert Aesha Mustafa, Ph.D., talks about the myths and misconceptions surrounding suicide, how having a strong community away from home can impact international students, and the signs that someone you know may be struggling with suicidal ideation.