Living in the shadow of dementia
Written for Quench student mag Dementia is such a complex disorder and despite it not being labelled as a mental illness, the effects it has on mental health are undeniable. Whilst my dad’s disease has forced him into a never-ending bout of depression, it has dropped my entire family into a whirlpool of sleepless nights…
Christmas shopping on a budget
Halloween gone, bonfire night over with, we are truly in the season of all things red, gold and snowy white. All major shops have their jolly yuletide displays firmly in place and it appears impossible to escape the frosty grips of Christmas. It’s about time to start thinking of presents. As a student relying on…