Mental health professionals, including therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, dedicate their careers to supporting others through life's most difficult moments. That work is meaningful, but it comes at a cost.

Moving to a new country can reshape nearly every part of life. Alongside new opportunities and a sense of possibility, many immigrants carry a quiet emotional weight.

May marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month. Whether you’ve seen social media posts or articles about this designation, or you work at an organization that is discussing plans for the month, you might be curious about its purpose.