Keeping active and healthy
One of the best remedies for stress and mild depression is exercise. Try to fit in some form of exercise every day even if it is only a walk to the bus stop or supermarket.
London is full of fabulous parks and walks just waiting to be explored.
Regular sport is very beneficial to overall health. There is lots going on at the King's sportsgrounds and KCLSU has many clubs that you may wish to join, as well as gym facilities and classes at the KCLSU Kinetic gym at the Waterloo Campus.
The residences normally organise an inter- residence sporting event at least once per year. Contact your Residence Office or EUC if you wish to propose a sporting event as suggestions from residents are always welcome.
Local council sports centres will often give substantial discounts to students so check to see what is on offer in your area.
Smoking
There are well documented health problems connected to smoking. Many health practitioners encourage smokers to give up whilst they are young, and then the damage caused by smoking is minimal.
King's has a non smoking policy. You are not allowed to smoke inside any of our buildings, including residences. This includes bedrooms and apartments as well as communal areas or the residence. Residents in breach of this regulation will be immediately referred to the College Disciplinary Panel in accrdance with the disciplinary procedures.
Where possible we have provided smoking shelters in our outdoor space and this is the only place that smoking will be permitted.
Giving up can be hard especially if you have smoked for some time. Once you decide that you want to give up there are many places where you can get help and advice. At the King's Health Centre you can get help with giving up smoking and advice is provided on their web pages. Contact them to arrange an appointment with a nurse.
Ash is an organisation which has lots of useful information to help you if you need more information on giving up smoking