<p>Alzheimer’s is a progressive and cruel condition that affects one’s brain, and it still has no cure. Feared by many for the effects it has on one’s memories, the illness does not just impact those who are diagnosed, but family, friends and loved ones as they come to terms with the gradual memory loss and <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/world-alzheimers-day-demystifying-dementia-and-alzheimers/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Whether it’s the ‘evil’ alter, ‘hysterical’ ex or the classic ‘Heeere’s Johnny!’ horror movie trope, cinema seems to walk the shaky line of sensationalism when it comes to its portrayal of mental illness. While there’s no doubt a level of acceptance of the somewhat caricature-like presentations in the movies, it does raise questions over how <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/cinema-has-an-odd-attraction-to-painting-mental-illness-as-dangerous-expert-believes/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>I was in a maths class when I was 15 years old and suddenly found myself in excruciating pain. My mind immediately flew to toxic shock syndrome, so I ran to the toilets, ripped out my tampon and thought all would be well. But when I went back into class and sat down in my <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/15-year-olds-shouldnt-have-to-worry-about-having-kids-but-health-issues-mean-some-do/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>The great outdoors is known to do wonders for our mental health, and what better way could there be to experience it than alongside some of the llamas and alpacas that make up Alpacaly Ever After’s Woolly Army? As well as stunning views and a constant flow of tourists, Britain’s Lake District is home to <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/former-soldier-now-uses-rescued-llamas-to-help-improve-peoples-mental-health/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Not every LGBTQ+ person shares their identity or sexuality with those around them, but throughout Pride Month in June many still take the opportunity to celebrate and be an advocate for the community in their own personal way. Nick, an artist from Texas, identifies as gender fluid and uses the pronouns they/them. Now 17 years <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/people-who-havent-come-out-to-families-explain-how-theyre-celebrating-pride-month/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>