In an effort to reduce the number of suicides among former military personnel, this veteran social network provides an online community and support system. POS REP enables army vets to connect after leaving service so they can support each others' reintegration. This is particularly important given troubling statistics from the Pentagon indicating the leading cause of death in 2012 and 2013 for American military members was suicide, not war.
The veteran social network takes the form of a mobile app. The Radar feature helps users find veterans and resources in their area. SitRep provides a community forum. Squads help users maintain communications with their fireteam, flight or department. The POS REP app also offers SRB and chat features.
Army Suicide Prevention Apps
This Veteran Social Network Connects Ex-Vets and Builds Community
Trend Themes
1. Veteran Social Network - Developing a social network exclusively for military veterans can lead to more opportunities for peer support and community building.
2. Suicide Prevention Apps - Creating apps like POS REP that offer features like community forums and resources for people struggling with mental health can help mitigate the number of suicides.
3. Mobile Applications for Mental Health - Developing mobile apps that offer a range of resources, from local support groups to chat features, can help people tackle mental and emotional health concerns on-the-go.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Relevant for the healthcare industry as mental health support is in high demand, especially for the veteran community.
2. Mobile App Development - Mobile app developers can leverage new technologies such as AR and AI to build more efficient and personalized mental health resources and support communities.
3. Social Media Platforms - Veteran social networking apps and platforms can provide support and create a sense of community, which can be of use to larger social media platforms.