# Supportive Student Health Apps The ESC Student App Offers Health-Related Information and Tips By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-health References: [medicalxpress](http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-06-app-students-streetwise-health.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/esc-student/id934979379?mt=8) ESC Student is an informative new smartphone app, launched at the [Student Health Association Conference](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-beer) in Leeds, that is designed to improve efforts at boosting student health while helping young people get more knowledge and insights into a range of health issues that tend to affect people of their particular age group and demographic. Developed by a team of researchers and experts from the [University of Bristol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-institute) as part of a collaboration with the [National Health Service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-app), the ESC Student app allows students to access easily understandable health information that is designed to be actionable, so that information can be used to inform real-world decisions aimed at boosting student health and well-being. Student health is an important indicator of well-being and academic success, which is why the use of expert data and smartphone technology to improve information is so vital. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Boosting Student Health:** The development of informative smartphone apps like ESC Student presents opportunities for improving student health and well-being through accessible and actionable health information. - **Young People's Health Insights:** Apps like ESC Student offer young people insights into health issues specific to their age group and demographic, creating opportunities for specialized health information and support. - **Collaboration Between Universities and Health Services:** Partnerships between universities and health services, as demonstrated by the development of ESC Student, have the potential to create innovative solutions for improving student health. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education Technology:** The development and adoption of health apps like ESC Student can be utilized in the education sector to support student health and well-being. - **Healthcare:** Apps like ESC Student, designed in collaboration with the National Health Service, highlight the potential for technology to enhance healthcare and provide accessible health information. - **Health and Wellness:** The use of smartphone apps like ESC Student can revolutionize how health and wellness information is delivered to young people, presenting opportunities for targeted health campaigns and personalized support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-therapy.md) - [Obesity-Tackling Government Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-app.md) - [Student-Friendly AI Mental Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-mental-health.md) - [Mental Health Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-support-platform.md) - [Family Separation-Specific Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-app1.md) - [Multi-Sensory Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zensory-app.md) - [Social Media-Like Study Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-medialike-study-apps-sharpen-aims-to-be-just-as-engaging-and-conveni.md) - [Child-Centric Growth Measurement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-measurement-app.md) - [Cutting-Edge Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diall.md)