Feels guilty that he
is not at home supporting his mother and other
family members
Is missing his father
and feels sad that he is not able to discuss
this with close family
Details
Ahmed
comes from a close Muslim family in Malaysia.
Ahmed's spouse and children are here with
him in Leeds. Ahmed's father has recently
died, and whilst he attended the funeral,
he feels guilty he is not at home sorting
out his father's affairs. This is traditionally
his role as eldest son. Since returning to
Leeds Ahmed has felt low and anxious as the
academic pressures have increased. Also he
has not been able to express his sadness in
traditional ways, regarding his father's death.
Options
To talk with the International Student Office
about the range of services available within
the Muslim community
The contact the University Student Counselling
Service (USCS) to talk confidentially about
his situation
To
contact his GP if he feels he needs to discuss
feeling low and anxious
