The Digital Spin

  In today’s digital landscape, governments are recognizing the value of online platforms to foster connections with citizens, including immigrants. Both Sri Lanka and Finland are effectively utilizing digital media to provide important information and assistance to adults regarding immigrant services. While each country has its own unique approach, their strategies offer valuable insights into accessibility, interactivity, and technological advancement. This blog will explore how each nation harnesses digital media to enhance support for immigrants. Government Websites & Online Portals Finland Finland has a well-developed digital infrastructure that provides immigrants with access to essential services through various official websites: Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) : Offers detailed information on residence permits, asylum applications, and citizenship in multiple languages via www.migri.fi . TE Services (Employment & Economic Development Office) : Provides job-seek...

 Social media as a tool in mental health work  Social media can be both good and bad for adults dealing with mental health issues. In this blog I have explored the role of social media in mental health adult social work. I have chosen to highlight examples like MIELI ry and Mielenterveyden keskusliitto (MTKL). Both of these examples use a lot of different social media platforms for their advantage. Social media platforms like: X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.   Mieli ry has a lot of different types of content on their social media pages. In YouTube they have shared videos where professionals talk about different topics. They have also advertised themselves on YouTube by making shorter videos that have a powerful message. This creates a lot of discussion and awareness for mental health issues. Mieli ry also provides resources and information for those in need of them. Mieli ry posting publicly about mental health also can encourage people to share their own st...