Living abroad for a time can be as exciting as it can be frightening. Along with new experiences come new frustrations, new manifestations of stress, and new strains on one's mental health. As you traverse your new city, with all the good that comes with it, one can also experience new things that might not necessarily be positives once the honeymoon period dissipates. The experience of being abroad, no matter where your country of origin is, can be ase eye-opening as it can be intensely isolating.

Here are five ways to check in with yourself and upkeep your mental health while abroad.