Health

There are lots of ways you can look after and improve your health, and by doing so, you can make a big difference to your mood, well-being and quality of life.  

Check out the following topics:

Healthy living

Getting the right balance doesn’t mean giving up all your favourite foods, but it does mean doing more exercise than just reaching for the TV remote control..!  

Emotional well-being

Everyone feels low at some time in their life - whether they’re worried or stressed about something, or because of a more deeply rooted issue...

Sex and sexual health

Sex facts, how to look after yourself and where to get help locally.

Alcohol, smoking & drugs

As a young adult you may come into contact with alcohol, tobacco, solvents and drugs – so it’s important that you know the facts!  Find out what alcohol, tobacco and drugs can do to you… the effects and risks…what the law says… and much more...  


Remember

If you’d like more information or advice - or you just want to talk to someone - about any of the topics listed above, you can speak to your school nurse, a teacher, a youth worker or your Connexions Personal Adviser. You can also get in touch with one of the local (or national) support services whose contact details you’ll find when you use the links above.