A Systematic Education Model for International Students Mental Health in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 outbreak has a psychological impact on international students in China. Public psychological crisis prevention and intervention, and a timely economic and social restoration have become increasingly important. Focusing on international students in China, this paper summarizes different types of psychological issues and their causes after surveying the students’ mental health status and behavior changes. It proposes a systematic approach to address international students’ mental issues from three dimensions including government management, university education, and social support. It establishes the education model for international students’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.