Student health

Student sexual health

Where to go for advice on sexual health issues including STIs, contraception and unplanned pregnancy.

Students: smoking, alcohol and drugs

Students are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and take drugs. Find out why and how to resist temptation.

Video: how smoking ruins your looks

A make-up artist transforms a teenage smoker's appearance to show how smoking will affect her looks.

Legal highs

Find out about the health risks of taking legal highs and when you should seek medical help.

Healthier takeaways

You don't have to give up takeaways completely, as long as you make the right menu choices.

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Student stress

A guide to coping with the pressures of student life such as exams, money worries and being away from home.

Video: Anorexia real story

University student, Katie Metcalfe, relives her five-year battle with anorexia.

Video: chlamydia testing

Watch how a fictional couple, Ben and Rosie, get tested for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections.

Exercise and study

Why you need to find time to exercise while studying, and how to find local sports facilities.

Student mental health

Where to get help with mental health problems such as depression, stress and eating disorders.

Video: festival health

Watch a video showing you how to stay safe and healthy at festivals but still have a fun time.