We've all been there - glancing at your phone for a minute, only to realise an hour has gone by and you're caught in the doom scroll. 📈 UK studies reveal that 64% of children and young people (aged 3 to 17) regularly use social media apps. The relentless stream of fresh content on these apps can make it difficult to manage your screen time, potentially impacting mental wellbeing. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we spoke with Rebecca, a @YoungMinds Youth Advisor, about her experiences with social media and how she looks after her mental health online. 📲💜 📄 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/435QEs1 💬 Do you already use any of these strategies? Let us know in the comments! #ThisIsMyCommunity #MentalHealth #SocialMedia (fb)

🌍In honour of #WorldLupusDay, let's talk about lupus, a condition that profoundly impacts many lives. 🦋 👉 Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells, causing inflammation which can spread throughout the body. It can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain, leading to a wide range of symptoms that vary from person to person. Despite ongoing research, the exact cause of lupus remains unknown, and there is currently no cure. Thanks to our supporters, we've invested £1.5 million in lupus research, striving to bridge the gaps in knowledge and find new approaches for diagnosing and treating lupus. 🏥 💡 Discover more about our lupus research on our website: https://bit.ly/4iWAhE6 #Lupus #LupusResearch #AutoimmuneDisease #MedicalResearch (fb)