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The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness

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2022 Bookauthority: Best College Ebooks of All Time: Winner 2022 American Writing Awards Nonfiction Health Category: Winner 2022 IAN Book of the Year Outstanding Non-Fiction Health/Medicine: Winner 2022 International Impact Book Award Winner 2021 Gold Medal Florida Authors & Publishers Association Presidents Award: Health Category 2021 Gold Medal Winner of the International Book Award: Health Category 2021 Silver Medal Winner of the Nautilus Award: Health, Healing, Wellness & Vitality 2021 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite: Health & Fitness 2021 New York City Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in the Health & Fitness category 2021 Firebird Speak Up Talk Radio Winner 2021 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal: Young Adult Nonfiction 2020 Gold Medal Winner of the Literary Titan Award 2020 American Book Fest Best Book Awards Winner: College Guides Consider this College Health 101—an award-winning guide to what students really want (or need) to know about their mental and physical health when they're away from home. College students facing their first illness, accident, or anxiety away from home often flip- flop between wanting to handle it themselves and wishing their parents could swoop in and fix everything. Advice from peers and “Dr. Google” can be questionable.The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook provides accurate, trustworthy, evidence-based medical information (served with a dose of humor) to reduce anxiety and stress and help set appropriate expectations for more than fifty common issues. What if you can’t sleep well (or can’t sleep at all) in your dorm room? What if a pill “gets stuck” in your throat? What if your roommate falls asleep (or passes out) wearing contacts, and wakes up with one painfully stuck? Your friend’s terrible sore throat isn’t Strep or Mono? What else could it be? What should you do for food poisoning? When do you really need X-rays for a sprained ankle or injured toe? What helps severe test anxiety or fear of public speaking? Dr. Jill Grimes has the answer to these questions and many more. Her guidebook is designed to help you: Decide if and when to seek medical help Know what to expect when you get there Plan for the worst-case scenario if you don’t seek help Learn how you can prevent this in the future Realize what you can do right now, before you see a doctor Understand the diagnostic and treatment options Got questions about tattoos, smoking, vaping, pot, and piercings? No worries, Dr. Grimes has covered those topics, too, as well as a few things you might not know about the use and abuse of stimulant (ADD) prescription medications. Pair this book with the DIY First Aid Kit detailed in the bonus section to help you, your roommates, and your friends have a healthier, happier semester! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2022


Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd Edition, Second


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510769323


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 28


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches


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    • Amazing Resource for College Kids
I first came upon this book last year and decided to buy it for my nephew that was graduating high school. When it arrived and I had the chance to really read through the information, I knew I has made the right choice to gift this as a graduation gift. Being a physician that actually works in a university student health center, I can attest that everything written in the book are the most common issues we see. The book provides factual information along with possible remedies. Of course this is not a substitute for seeing an actual doctor, but it really does a wonderful job of covering the basics and beyond. I was so happy with my purchase that I decided to buy a bunch more to give to my daughter and her friends for graduation this year. I made a DIY med kit along with it and I really think this will be one of the most useful gifts they receive. I highly recommend the book!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026 by LoveShoppingAmazon
    • Best High School Grad Gift!!
As a pediatrician and mom, The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook has become my go-to graduation gift for patients and family friends heading off to college. This book does an incredible job empowering young adults to take charge of their own health in a practical, approachable, and easy-to-understand way. From common illnesses and mental health to sleep, nutrition, medications, and navigating healthcare on campus, it covers the real-life topics every college student needs to know before living independently. Thoughtful, relevant, and genuinely useful. I recommend it all the time!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2026 by Dr. Tanya
    • Thoughtful graduation gift
Truly the ultimate survival guide for incoming college students! Practical, conveniently organized by body systems, and evidence-based. Dr Grimes helps parents, family and friends show they care and offer a helping hand to their young adult who is miles away.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026 by katherine yulo
    • Great resource and gift for grads!
As a physician and mom of an rising college student, this book is great! Well organized, interesting, and fun to read. Hopefully college students look to this resource instead of google for great information.
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026 by jmerse12
    • Great resource! Great resource!
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Giving as part of my daughter’s college first aid kit. Easy to read, informative, and evidence based. May be my go to high school graduation gift from now on
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 by Theresa A. Kehl
    • THE BEST High School Graduation Gift!
So much great info, advice and tips in this book! It is now my go-to high school graduation gift.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • Great for parents, maybe not college kids
Giving it 4 stars because I thought it was really helpful, my kids however did not. They thought it was too long and involved.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026 by LM
    • Easy-to-use healthcare book for college kids Easy-to-use healthcare book for college kids
Review Image by Amy
My daughter received a copy of this book as a gift, and after reading it, I decided this was my new go-to gift for college students. It is an excellent summary of everything a newly-minted adult needs to know about minor health care when they are on their own for the first time. I am a pediatrician & I recommend it to all of my 12th grade patients as well. So thorough & well-planned and very easy to use. The writing style is fun and engaging, which I think appeals to this age group as well. Dr. Grimes really covers everything a college student might experience. . .and not know how to manage without the reference book! It is broken down by body system (a chapter on Eyes, Burns, GI bugs, etc) so it is easy to find exactly what you need. There are sections on drugs, vaping, alcohol & sex, which are useful for kids who may be hesitant to call their parents with questions. It also has a list in the back of medical supplies you may need, so based on that, we created a medical box with The Ultimate College Student Handbook, the recommended supplies, a list of what is in the box (for easy reference) and my daughter decorated each box with the recipient's college stickers, designs & mascot. Everyone we gave this book to was thrilled with it (parents too!). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021 Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021 by Amy

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