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

Jill Grime's The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook is the perfect gift for the graduate in your life! It covers everything your college student might need to know when away from home and will let parents breathe a little sigh of relief that their graduates have a concise and convenient resource to refer to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Written by a medical doctor and a mom, it is well researched and practical, but also easy to read and never preachy. Highly recommend!

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!).

Need the perfect gift for a high school grad? This book is it! My go-to practical gift coupled with a gift certificate or something for their dorm room. They may not realize that they need this book – until they NEED it! Knowing the information is from a trusted doctor is very reassuring! The info is easy to read and understand – perfect for the college student seeking help and information on a variety of topics.Do your child or friend a favor and send them off to college with reliable information and answers to help them to adjust better to college life!

As a physician myself, I’ve seen many young adults who have trouble managing health concerns without their parents nearby. This book helps empower and educate young adults and prevents them from googling up questionable advice. This book is an amazing resource and has become my new go-to graduation gift!

this book is well written, and organized into meaningful sections in straightforward language that will benefit many college students. I have purchased it for a friends daughter, who is graduating, and when my own daughter graduates in a couple of years, I will get it for her as well. It makes a great gift for graduation. As a physician, I can attest that the information is helpful and evidence-based. Highly recommended.

I bought this book to gift my daughter who is leaving for college this fall and I decided to read it. I wish i read this before my older kids went to college. I wish i gifted it to them. Now i am buying another copy to send to the one who is a junior in college

So much to love about this book! The way Dr. Grimes gets right to the important takeaways without drawing out the lede, the reliability of her expertise on teen and young adult health, the range of topics and tips offered within…but most all, for me, the best thing about this handbook is the way she never sugar coats or condescends about adolescent behavior. Dr. Grimes writes to the reality of college life for students, not the parental fantasy. Your student will find reliable advice within for hangovers, sleep issues, stimulants, panic attacks, STDs and so much more. Sure, they can call you…But will they? And sure, they can Google…But can the results be trusted? Feel better handing them this guide researched and written by a brilliant and relatable physician and know that honest, smart, healthy answers are at their fingertips.

I bought this book as a graduation gift for my youngest cousin and ended up buying another copy for myself because I was so impressed by the content. Historically, I've turned to Dr. Google when I've needed answers for something medical...and then consequently gone down the "well...I guess this means I'm dying" road. This book will be a safeguard against panic and anxiety related to all things health and wellness for the students who have a copy with them at college...or adults who bought a copy for themselves ;) Dr. Grimes is also super unpretentious and explains things in a warm, friendly, and nonjudgemental way. She's like the cool doctor aunt you wish you had so could call when you felt like crap and she could tell you with (no bull) what to do about it. Stop reading this review and buy a copy - this is an essential grad gift that's truly unlike any other book geared towards college students.