Secondary school health for young people
School health nurses are someone you can to talk to about anything... we’ve heard it all!
We can talk about things that might be worrying you, and answer your health and wellbeing questions.
When you visit the school health nurse, it’s confidential. We will only speak to your parent or guardian if we are concerned for your safety and wellbeing or someone else’s.
Topics that young people often ask us about:
Feelings
- stress and anxiety
- exams and other school work
- coping strategies
- relaxation
Sexual health
- preventing pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- relationships
- LGBTIQ+ support
Drugs and alcohol
- drugs, alcohol and smoking
- partying
Peer pressure
- risk taking
- keeping yourself safe
Physical health
- ongoing illness
- sleep habits
- healthy eating
- exercise and physical activity
How to contact the school health nurse
You can drop into the school health centre or make an appointment through the school office.
Get help
If you need to talk to someone about you or someone you know and their mental health, please take a look at Get help.
Urgent mental health advice
If you need urgent mental health help or advice, the CAMHS Emergency Telehealth Service (CAMHS ETS) provides free phone and online videocall support seven days a week, 24 hours a day on 1800 048 636 for young people. Alternatively, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.