New social workers in the social media era

 

The way we act and interact with each other, and the way we take part in society have changed a lot and are continuing to do so. We are living in digital time, surfing, chatting, sharing info, giving likes or comments, selling, and buying. All those actions have moved deeply into our lives. on the other hand, this new lifestyle has consequences for public sectors, such as welfare, public health, social services, and education area as well. it has been a crucial task for those people who are working in the mentioned areas to increase the influence in social media so that reaches the younger generations. To provide suitable info and services.
There are many strategies in Finland that social workers could reach to young people.  Online counselling services, offering online counselling services through platforms like Zoom or Skype allow young people to access support conveniently from their homes. These services can cover a range of topics, including mental health, relationships, and education. Besides, mobile Apps are also an effective way to attract young people, Developing or promoting mobile apps tailored to young people's needs can be an effective way to provide information and support. Those features could be mental health resources and local community services.
The common way is the most used social media platform, such as TikTok, ins, and Facebook. Social workers share important info on those platforms since most of the young people are spending significant time on it. it can be an easy way to reach them. For example, the accountant LAAKRI.ANNI(INS: Lääkäri Anni Saukkola), is a doctor specializing in psychiatry and often wears remarkable pink glasses, her content is not just some deep and difficult topics related to mental health,  but she usually posts warm pictures and lovely stories, but also she posts speech campaign so that organizations can invite her to have some speech to youngers offline. It is a good way to attract young people.
Form my side, school bullying issues have to be combined online and offline, and I will choose TIKTOK, INS to show how to protect during various situations and it is better to organize offline groups to help those people who have been bullied before.