Try and imagine how you would feel if you had to move to a different area or country where you did not know the area, or anyone there, where anything was, how to get around, or even how to speak the language.

• How might this affect your mental health?
• Now, make a list of what you think might help you settle in and feel less of an outsider

If you have been in this situation, think about how it felt for you and the effect it had on you and your family. What were the negatives of the experience, and what were the positives which helped you integrate into the community?