What to Do When You Have Mental Health Issues

Mental health is one of the most overlooked challenges for expats in Thailand. This guide covers emergency hotlines, counselors, and hospital options available to foreigners.

Mental health is one of the least talked about, but most important, issues for foreigners living in Thailand. For the most part, daily life is easy in Thailand, but there will be days when it seems like the fabric holding your life together tears and your world falls apart. 

If this is the case, it’s important to have some emergency contacts on hand or schedule an appointment with a mental health professional. 

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