Student Health Matters is a free mobile app that gives students clear, evidence-based advice and quick links to trusted support. By sharing it, your institution helps students feel confident, stay well, and avoid crises - while easing pressure on your staff.
Why this matters.
Starting or returning to college is exciting - but can also be challenging.
Many students are living away from home for the first time, juggling study with new responsibilities.
Health worries can quickly escalate when reliable advice isn’t easy to find.
Staff want to help, but limited time and rising demand stretch services thin.
The result? Students may underachieve, suffer poor physical or mental health, or end up in crisis. In the worst case, some may take their own lives.
With safe, accessible guidance in their pockets, students feel more confident about their health, know where to turn, and stay on track — while services reduce avoidable demand.
What the app offers.
A one-stop hub for student health and wellbeing — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Reliable advice - written by student health nurses & doctors, co-created with Irish student health experts, and regularly updated.
Practical self-care skills - step-by-step guidance to manage everyday health and wellbeing.
Signposting - quick links to the HSE, helplines, and university or local services.
Free to use, private, offline - with no sign-up or data collection.
What the app covers.
Healthy living - diet, exercise, alcohol, drugs, smoking, vaccinations.
Health A–Z - common conditions, emergencies, first aid, HSE resources.
Mental health - spotting symptoms, managing stress, knowing when to seek help.
Sexual health - contraception, consent, STI testing, pregnancy support.
Self-care skills - managing minor illness and everyday wellbeing.
Signposting - quick access to national and local services, including the HSE.
Why institutions use the app.
Promote safe self-care - reducing reliance on unsafe online sources.
Ease service demand — help students manage common issues independently.
Connect students quickly — to your own services and trusted Irish resources.
Show leadership — by offering a practical, evidence-based resource for students.
Make it yours.
Colleges and universities can add:
A branded homepage - to build belonging and visibility.
Local service details - from health centres to wellbeing hubs.
Interactive content - text, images, videos, and links to booking systems.
A simple way to make your support stand out and connect students with the right help faster.
Created in partnership with the Irish Student Health Association (ISHA).
Praised by professionals:
“Tailored specifically to the needs of third-level students in Ireland… the app is a tremendous resource - the first of its kind for our student population.” Theresa Lowry Lehnen, Clinical Nurse Practitioner, IT Carlow, ISHA Lead
Let's start a conversation.
Now's the time to give your students safe, practical extra health support. Student Health Matters is a helpful resource to add to your toolbox - we hope you check it out and share it with your students and staff.
Please get in touch if you'd like to find out more.
