Making Social Media Count
By Jillian Susi, Reporter
Since sixth grade, we have been instructed to be cautious of what we post online. We are constantly warned to not share our real name, password, address, or any other personal information. As social media forums prompt us to share many private aspects of our life, it seems like the people teaching us to be careful online are just being overprotective. However, it turns out they are right.
Just because we do not always see the effects of social media use immediately, does not mean they are not present. Being cautious as to not use your full name or being smart about details in photographs may seem trivial, but revealing that type of information can be very risky. Posting such information could provide ways for online stalkers to know how to locate you. Not only could it be dangerous to your safety, but posting certain things could damage your reputation. Businesses and colleges look at several online platforms before accepting students or hiring people for a job. After all, people who do not know you can only determine who you are through Google. The pictures or statuses you post, are out there forever.
At the same time, having an online presence can be very beneficial. In the digital age, it is seen as unusual if a person does not have at least one form of social media. Having these types of accounts, if used properly, can display a person as reliable, accountable, and a good worker. You can showcase your skills and experience and your online profiles will also help you connect with contacts who can expedite your job search and assist you with moving up the career ladder. By building a network in advance, you will not have to scramble if you unexpectedly lose your job or decide you want to to move on.
Having social media accounts can be very beneficial to your personal life and career. The key is to use them properly and be careful about what you post.
Just because we do not always see the effects of social media use immediately, does not mean they are not present. Being cautious as to not use your full name or being smart about details in photographs may seem trivial, but revealing that type of information can be very risky. Posting such information could provide ways for online stalkers to know how to locate you. Not only could it be dangerous to your safety, but posting certain things could damage your reputation. Businesses and colleges look at several online platforms before accepting students or hiring people for a job. After all, people who do not know you can only determine who you are through Google. The pictures or statuses you post, are out there forever.
At the same time, having an online presence can be very beneficial. In the digital age, it is seen as unusual if a person does not have at least one form of social media. Having these types of accounts, if used properly, can display a person as reliable, accountable, and a good worker. You can showcase your skills and experience and your online profiles will also help you connect with contacts who can expedite your job search and assist you with moving up the career ladder. By building a network in advance, you will not have to scramble if you unexpectedly lose your job or decide you want to to move on.
Having social media accounts can be very beneficial to your personal life and career. The key is to use them properly and be careful about what you post.
Military mental Health
By Caroline Farrell, Editor
Since June 2009, fifteen shooting incidents have occurred on military installations in the United States. These shootings ranged from domestic violence, terrorist attacks, and mental health deteriorations. Soldiers who are risking their lives overseas to keep civilians safe in the United States should be able to feel safe and secure when they are at home.
The United States military is now realizing the effects of a decade long war on its soldiers. The United States Department of Veteran Affairs has estimated that 11% of Afghanistan war veterans and 20% of Iraqi war veterans have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In 2009, the suicide rate for soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan was 30-per-100,000.
After previous military installation shootings, the mental health system of the military was improved and revised. The most recent shooting at Fort Hood on Wednesday, April 2 has drawn attention again to the effectiveness of the military mental health system.
Major changes need to occur to help put a stop on these attacks on our nation’s finest by their colleagues. The mental health system within the military must undergo a complete overhaul. The evaluation and treatment of those with mental health issues must be revised. These high-profile shooting incidences may be affecting the morale of troops at home as well. Soldiers may not feel safe within their own homes and among their colleagues
A shortage of mental-health providers has proved difficult for the military to hire counselors and psychiatrist for the soldiers. The technology for identifying mental health disorders needs to be innovated and updated.
Major innovations need to be implemented within the military mental health system. Soldiers fighting for our freedom overseas need to be able to work safely and feel protected back at home.
The United States military is now realizing the effects of a decade long war on its soldiers. The United States Department of Veteran Affairs has estimated that 11% of Afghanistan war veterans and 20% of Iraqi war veterans have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In 2009, the suicide rate for soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan was 30-per-100,000.
After previous military installation shootings, the mental health system of the military was improved and revised. The most recent shooting at Fort Hood on Wednesday, April 2 has drawn attention again to the effectiveness of the military mental health system.
Major changes need to occur to help put a stop on these attacks on our nation’s finest by their colleagues. The mental health system within the military must undergo a complete overhaul. The evaluation and treatment of those with mental health issues must be revised. These high-profile shooting incidences may be affecting the morale of troops at home as well. Soldiers may not feel safe within their own homes and among their colleagues
A shortage of mental-health providers has proved difficult for the military to hire counselors and psychiatrist for the soldiers. The technology for identifying mental health disorders needs to be innovated and updated.
Major innovations need to be implemented within the military mental health system. Soldiers fighting for our freedom overseas need to be able to work safely and feel protected back at home.