Health Resources

• CampusHealthandSafety.org
  Information on alcohol, drugs, violence and mental health. Related resources provided.


• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - College
  Covers just about everything related to college health and safety: check-ups, vaccinations, fatigue, physical activity, balanced diet, mental health, substance abuse, relationships and STDs. Also features relevant hotlines, spring break tips and a college health podcast.


• CollegeWorks101
  Mental health, drugs and alcohol, and suicide prevention resources.


• College Health Guide
  College student health center. Info. on mental, physical, sexual health.


• 4CollegeWomen
  Comprehensive site covering women's health issues.


• Health and Human Development
  Good info. on various health topics, including mental health, suicide, violence, injuries, pandemic influenza, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, reproductive health, and nutrition and fitness.


• College Student Health Tips
  Diet, exercise, sleep and stress relief for freshman year and beyond.


• CollegeTips.com
  Tips on how to stay healthy in college.


• College Dorm Room Health Tips
  How the new college freshman can stay healthy.

Health Topics

Alcohol

• MedlinePlus
  Overview, coping tips, FAQs


• Mayo Clinic
  Symptoms, causes, risk factors, prevention, support and more


• Task Force on College Drinking - NIAAA
  FAQs on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism


• College Binge Drinking Issues
  Articles from About.com that explore the problems and solutions of today's college binge drinking culture.

Depression

• Web MD
  Depression Center: Symptoms, Causes, Medications and Therapies


• College Students and Depression - Suite 101
  Common signs, symptoms and experiences


• Factsheet: Depression in College
  Find treatment, support groups, medication info. and FAQs


• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
  Support and resources

Insurance

• U.S. News & World Report
  Best health insurance plans rankings


• About.com
  Options to consider for continuing health insurance as a student


• Kiplinger's Personal Finance
  Good article covering health, car and renters insurance


• Healthcare.gov
  U.S. government site designed to help consumers explore health care and insurance options

Safety Resources

• CollegeStudentSafety.com
  College safety info as well as first aid kits, pepper sprays, room safes, alarms and more.


• Dept. of Education
  Campus crime info, including a handbook for campus crime reporting, regulations, data on campus crime and resources.


• Campus crime data
  Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Dept. of Education. Here, you can get crime/safety data for one institution/campus. You can view the campus's last three years of safety-and security-related statistical data, along with general information about the campus.


• CollegeSafe.com
  Tips for staying safe on campus.


• Slam the Online Scam
  Latest online/e-mail scams.

Safety Topics

• Fire Safety for College Students
  U.S. Fire Administration


• Bike Safety
  Mid-America Regional Council


• Food Safety Tips for College Students
  USDA


• 5 Rules for Staying Safe Online
  College View