Health and Safety for College Students

The college days are a time of alter that brings challenges, excitement, risks, and everyday jobs. Making friends, dating, being independent, and learning new things are moving, but they can also be stressful. It can be hard to deal with pressures related to food, drink, appearance, drugs, and sexual activity. However, by taking small, daily steps, you can make the college days fun, safe, and healthy!


College health and security issues, including ways to:

• Improve eating habit

• Avoid low energy and sleep deprivation

• Maintain mental health

• Avoid material use

• Have healthy relations and stop sexual violence

• Prevent sexually transmitted diseases

If you or someone you know has a health or safety concern, get help.

• Talk to someone you trust, such as a parent, doctor, nurse, teacher, social worker, or religious leader.

• Visit your college health center or local clinic or hospital, as recommended by your school.

• Contact the campus or community police for safety concerns or in the case of an emergency.

• Take steps every day to live a safe and strong life.