Healthy Living and Wellbeing
Information on keeping a healthy body and mind
To maintain your positive mental health, consider these top tips from the Mental Health Foundation:
- Keep Active Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate, sleep, look and feel better. Exercise also keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy.
- Eat Well. Your brain needs a mix of nutrients to stay healthy and function well, just like the other organs in your body. A diet that's good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.
- Drink Sensibly We often drink to change our mood. Enjoying alcohol sensibly and within government guidelines reduces our risk of using it as a coping strategy.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
U-turn is a specialist service that provides support, help and guidance to young people (and their families) who have alcohol and/or drug-related problems. The service encompasses all illicit substances, solvents and prescribed medication but excludes the use of tobacco.
More information on U-turn
Sexual Health
We are all responsible for our own sexual health. The Swindon Sexual Health website for young men and young women and includes, making choices about sex, ways to start talking to a partner about having safer sex and where to go for free and confidential advice.
More information on sexual health
Emotional and Mental Health
The transition to adulthood can be a challenging time emotionally and mentally. It is important to be aware that there is a range of support available.
Support with Emotional and Mental Health