Back to School Health

Ready or not, it's here - the end of summer holidays. Going back to school means a change in routine, meeting and getting close to lots of new people, and feeling a lot of new pressures. Here we look at how to stay physically and mentally healthy and get the most from your school days.

"Starting a new school or going into a new classroom is never easy, especially after the long summer break. Whether it's the first day of reception or gearing up for GCSEs and A Levels, we've got lots of features and information on how to stay healthy, happy and as stress free as possible."

Our Expert

Dr Krishna Vakharia, MRCGP

Chief Medical Officer - Health, EMIS

Going back into the classroom means a whole host of new things to think about. Here we have features looking at what conditions get easily spread when you have a room full of kids, how to eat well to look after our body and mind including what food to put in your pack lunch. We also look at the wellness and mental health issues that children have to cope with at school and how best to get through the terms happily and healthily.
How to help your child with back-to-school anxiety

How to help your child with back-to-school anxiety

Recognising the signs of stress is the first step to helping an anxious child.

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How to help your child with back-to-school anxiety

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